Where the Wild Things Are (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Where the Wild Things Are is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Spike Jonze, running about 101 minutes. “There's one in all of us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
Who’s in it. Where the Wild Things Are stars Max Records as Max, Catherine Keener as Mom, Lauren Ambrose as KW (voice) and Ryan Corr as Claire's Friend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Where the Wild Things Are has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Wild Things Are page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Wild Things Are tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Wild Things Are (2009)?
- In US, Where the Wild Things Are is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the Wild Things Are worth watching?
- Where the Wild Things Are holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Wild Things Are?
- Where the Wild Things Are stars Max Records, Catherine Keener, Lauren Ambrose, Ryan Corr and Spike Jonze.
- When was Where the Wild Things Are released?
- Where the Wild Things Are was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.