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(Parental Guidance) Not Recommended For Young ChildrenSynopsis
Adventure/Drama. Based on the book by Maurice Sendak. Young Max (Max Records) escapes the pressures of his real life by traveling to the island of the Wild Things and becoming their king.
Content elements
- Infrequent mild profanity
- Frequent violence in a play-fighting context – no detail
- Portrayals of imaginary monsters
- Infrequent portrayals of domestic distress
Thematic elements
- Fantasy as a coping mechanism
- The experience of childhood
- Resolving differences
- Literary adaptation
Classification rationale
Rated PG for fantasy violence and portrayals of domestic discord.
Classification date
September 30, 2009Was this page helpful?
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