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.
Where the Wild Things Are (1975) is a animation, family and fantasy film directed by Gene Deitch, released on October 1, 1975 with a runtime of 7m. It stars Allen Swift. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
Directed by Gene Deitch, written by Maurice Sendak and Gene Deitch, produced by Morton Schindel.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 16 ratings.
When we close our eyes and think back to our childhood memories, it's rarely just bright colors and pure joy; there are also fears, frustrations, and a wild imagination ready to swallow the world whole. It's exactly this emotional complexity that the animated short film Where the Wild Things Are, based on the acclaimed book of the same name, tries to capture. Despite some technical limitations that definitely show…
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
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The main cast of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) includes Allen Swift. The film was directed by Gene Deitch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Where the Wild Things Are was released on October 1, 1975 and runs for 7m.
Where the Wild Things Are (1975) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
