where the wild things are movie

The movie "Where the Wild Things Are" is a 2009 fantasy adventure drama directed by Spike Jonze. It is based on Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name. The film combines live-action with performers in costumes, animatronics, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The story follows Max, a 9-year-old boy with an active imagination who runs away from home and sails to an island inhabited by creatures called the Wild Things. Max becomes their king and experiences various adventures with them. The film stars Max Records, Catherine Keener, and Mark Ruffalo, with voices by Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara, and Forest Whitaker. The film was released in the United States on October 16, 2009, with subsequent releases in Australia and Germany later that year. It was filmed primarily in Melbourne and is a joint production between Australia, Germany, and the United States. Despite positive reviews and creative storytelling, the movie was a financial failure, grossing about $100 million against a $100 million budget. You can find this movie for viewing on platforms like Netflix as well.