Movie · 2009
Is Where the Wild Things Are based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Where the Wild Things Are is based on the book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1963).
The movie was released in 2009.
The book behind Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak · first published 1963 · fantasy
1963 children's picture book by Maurice Sendak.
Common questions
Is Where the Wild Things Are based on a book?
Yes. Where the Wild Things Are is based on the book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1963).
Who wrote the book Where the Wild Things Are is based on?
Where the Wild Things Are was written by Maurice Sendak and first published in 1963.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Where the Wild Things Are before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.