Where the Wild Things Are is a 2009 American fantasy film directed by Spike Jonze and adapted from Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name. The film combines live action, performers in costumes, animatronics, and computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Plot:
Max, a young boy, enjoys an active fantasy life. He builds an igloo in the snow and tries to entice his older, teenage sister Claire to play with him. A snowball fight ensues with her and her friends, but when her friends jump on the igloo, destroying it, Max is very upset. Claire stands by, says nothing, and then leaves with her friends. Max goes into a fit of rage, stomping snow around Claire's bedroom and breaking things. His mother, Connie, consoles him but, a series of events make it clear that Max feels betrayed by Claire and in need of his mother's loving attention.

Starring: Max Records
Catherine Keener
Mark Ruffalo

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