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Where the Wild Things Are   2009         PG, 94 min. Genre: Family / Adventure / Drama / Fantasy Director: Spike Jonze   Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Paul Dano, Catherine O'Hara, Lauren Ambrose, Pepita Emmerichs, Mark Ruffalo, Forest Whitaker, Chris Cooper, Steve Mouzakis, Michael Berry Jr.   When Max (Max Records) is sent to his room as punishment after arguing with his Mom (Catherine Keener), his imagination provides his escape. Max puts on a wolf suit and sails off to an island where he discovers mysterious Wild Things. It just happens that the Wild Things are having trouble getting along with each other and need a leader. They crown Max as their king; however, Max soon learns that ruling others is not easy, and more than a few complications ensue—especially with the aggressive beast Carol (James Gandolfini). Cast Max Records Max Catherine Keener Mom James Gandolfini Carol (voice) Paul Dano Alexander (voice) Catherine O'Hara Judith (voice) Lauren Ambrose KW Pepita Emmerichs Claire Mark Ruffalo The Boyfriend Forest Whitaker Ira (voice) Chris Cooper Douglas (voice) Steve Mouzakis Teacher Michael Berry Jr. The Bull (voice)