Where the Wild Things Are
Synopsis
A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1975
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Sendak, Gene Deitch
- Original Score
- Peter Schickele
- Original Title
- Where the Wild Things Are
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Weston Woods Studios, Krátký film Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Deitch
Maurice Sendak, Gene Deitch
Peter Schickele
Gene Deitch
Morton Schindel
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Deitch
Director
Peter Schickele
Original Music Composer
Gene Deitch
Editor
Morton Schindel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where the Wild Things Are
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What is Where the Wild Things Are about?
A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.
Who directed Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are was directed by Gene Deitch.
Who stars in Where the Wild Things Are?
The principal cast of Where the Wild Things Are includes Allen Swift.
When was Where the Wild Things Are released and how long is it?
Where the Wild Things Are was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Where the Wild Things Are?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where the Wild Things Are was composed by Peter Schickele.
Is Where the Wild Things Are based on a book or true story?
Where the Wild Things Are is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Maurice Sendak".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where the Wild Things Are?
Where the Wild Things Are holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).