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01/10/1975 Animation, Family, Fantasy 0h 7m
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Overview

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.

  1. Gene Deitch

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Allen Swift

    Narrator (voice)

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A review by Vinicius Monteiro
Written by Vinicius Monteiro on 2026-05-09
When we close our eyes and think back to our childhood memories, it's rarely just bright colors and pure joy; there are also fears, frustrations, and a wild imagination ready to swallow the world whole. It's exactly this emotional complexity that the animated short film Where the Wild Things Are, based on the acclaimed book of the same name, tries to capture. Despite some technical limitations that definitely show its age, the piece remains a fascinating—and sometimes divisive—study of childhood anger and the need to belong. I invite you to hop in that little boat and revisit this adaptati...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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