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Movie poster: Where the Wild Things Are (1975)
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Where the Wild Things Are

1975 · 7 min Animation Family Fantasy
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1975
Country Czechoslovakia, United States of America
Genre Animation, Family, Fantasy
Director Gene Deitch
Runtime 7 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (14 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The short film builds a bridge between childish rebellion and the need for comfort, using simple yet expressive animation. It relies on the classic book, exploring the boundaries of fantasy as a refuge.

What lingers after is an intimate, dreamlike journey to a world where fears take shape and loneliness dissolves upon returning home. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gene Deitch

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On a quiet evening with dimmed lights, alongside a child ready for a bedtime story.

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