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.
Directed by Gene Deitch
based on children's book
short film
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.6 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Allen Swift
Narrator (voice)
Crew
Gene Deitch
Director
Peter Schickele
Original Music Composer
Gene Deitch
Editor
Morton Schindel
Producer
Maurice Sendak
Book
Peter Schickele
Conductor
Gene Deitch
Adaptation
Popular Reviews
9 reviews
Baver
max is so me. build dreams, destroy them, have your supper.
max is so me. build dreams, destroy them, have your supper.
Elliot Taylor
6.0★ · 04/22/21
A really cute story of a shitty kid who learns to settle down to earn his supper. Adorable. I had forgotten most of it since I haven’t looked at the book in YEARS and it was really nice to experience this direct adaptation.
A really cute story of a shitty kid who learns to settle down to earn his supper. Adorable. I had forgotten most of it since I haven’t looked at the book in YEARS and it was really nice to experience this direct adaptation.
