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Where the Wild Things Are 2009

“There's one in all of us.”

Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Director
Spike Jonze
Networks
Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 PG AdventureDramaFamilyFantasy Released
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What is Where the Wild Things Are?

Where the Wild Things Are is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy.

Type
Film
Year
2009
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Oct 16, 2009
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
Episode runtime
~101 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures

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Where the Wild Things Are is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A boy flees to an island of giant talking beasts who crown him king”

Reasons to watch
  • Visually striking creature design
  • Emotional story about imagination and belonging
  • Strong performances from live‑action and voice cast
Keep in mind
  • Pacing may feel slow for younger viewers
  • Some scenes could be intense for very sensitive children

Watch it if you enjoy whimsical adventures that explore childhood imagination

The film is a PG‑rated fantasy adventure with emotional moments, suitable for most families

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What is the film's rating?

It is rated PG.

What genres does the film belong to?

It is classified as adventure, drama, family, and fantasy.

Who stars as Max in the live‑action portion?

The role of Max is played by Max Records.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.

When was the film released in the United States?

It was released on October 16, 2009 in the US.

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