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Where the Wild Things Are
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Based on Maurice Sendak's classic book, "Where the Wild Things Are," a young boy named Max--after being sent to bed for misbehaving--imagines that he sails away to where the wild things are. Max is loved by the wild creatures who make him their King, although he soon longs to be back home with his family.
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MPAA rating:
PG
for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language
Cast:
Max Records; Forest Whitaker; Catherine Keener; James Gandolfini; Mark Ruffalo; Lauren Ambrose; Catherin O'Hara
Directed by:
Spike Jonze
On the web:
 
Where the Wild Things Are Official Site
Genre:
Action, Adventure; Family, Children's
Running time:
01:34
Release date:
2009
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