Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.

Director:

Spike Jonze

Stars:

Max Records (Max), Catherine Keener (Mom), James Gandolfini (Carol (voice)), Lauren Ambrose (KW (voice)), Catherine O'Hara (Judith (voice)), Forest Whitaker (Ira (voice))