Where the Wild Things Are (1975)
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.
Director: Gene Deitch
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: October 1, 1975
Cast
- Allen Swift - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Maurice Sendak (Book)
- Gene Deitch (Adaptation)
Music: Peter Schickele
Editing: Gene Deitch
Production: Weston Woods Studios, Krátký film Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on children's book, short film
More Films by Director: Gene Deitch
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Where the Wild Things Are stars Allen Swift.
- How long is Where the Wild Things Are?
- Where the Wild Things Are has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Where the Wild Things Are?
- Where the Wild Things Are is a Animation, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was Where the Wild Things Are produced?
- Where the Wild Things Are was produced in Czechoslovakia, United States of America.