Misunderstood at home and at school, mischievous Max (Max Records) escapes to a land populated by majestic, and sometimes fierce, creatures known as the Wild Things. The Wild Things allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a kingdom where everyone will be happy. However, Max soon finds that being the king is not easy, and that his relationships with the Wild Things are much more complicated than he originally thought.
Cast:
- Max Records - Max
- Pepita Emmerichs - Claire
- Max Pfeifer - Claire's Friend #1
- Madeleine Greaves - Claire's Friend #2
- Joshua Jay - Claire's Friend #3
- Ryan Corr - Claire's Friend #4
- Catherine Keener - Mom
- Steve Mouzakis - Teacher
- Mark Ruffalo - The Boyfriend
- James Gandolfini - Carol (voice)
- Paul Dano - Alexander (voice)
- Catherine O'Hara - Judith (voice)
- Forest Whitaker - Ira (voice)
- Michael Berry Jr. - The Bull (voice)
- Chris Cooper - Douglas (voice)