Question 1

What age is Where the Wild Things Are appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Where the Wild Things Are (2009) best from about age 8. Max, a lonely and imaginative boy, sails to an island inhabited by large, emotional creatures who crown him king. He leads them in playful chaos and fort-building, but soon grapples with the responsibilities of his new role and the creatures' feelings. The film explores childhood emotions and the power of imagination.

Question 2

What is Where the Wild Things Are rated?

Accepted Answer

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Where the Wild Things Are?

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Some moments can be intense with the creatures arguing or displaying strong emotions.; Max; s journey deals with feelings of loneliness and anger.; The creatures can appear a bit menacing to younger viewers at times.. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Where the Wild Things Are?

Accepted Answer

Imagination and creativity; Empathy for others; Processing complex emotions; Importance of family.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Where the Wild Things Are?

Accepted Answer

Understanding big feelings and expressing them; The difference between imagination and reality; How our actions affect others; The importance of home and family.

Question 6

Where can I watch Where the Wild Things Are?

Accepted Answer

Where the Wild Things Are (2009) is available on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV, Stan, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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