Where the Wild Things Are Cast
The cast of Where the Wild Things Are.
Max Records
as Max

Max Records portrays the adventurous Max.

Catherine Keener
as Mom

Catherine Keener takes on the role of Mom.

James Gandolfini
as Carol (voice)

James Gandolfini lends his voice to the character of Carol.

Lauren Ambrose
as KW (voice)

Lauren Ambrose provides the voice of KW.

Catherine O'Hara
as Judith (voice)

Catherine O'Hara brings the character of Judith to life with her voice.

Forest Whitaker
as Ira (voice)

Forest Whitaker voices the character of Ira.

Chris Cooper
as Douglas (voice)

Chris Cooper gives his voice to the character of Douglas.

Paul Dano
as Alexander (voice)

Paul Dano gives voice to the character of Alexander.

Spike Jonze
as Bob (voice) / Terry (voice)
Pepita Emmerichs
as Claire
Mark Ruffalo
as The Boyfriend
Max Pfeifer
as Claire's Friend
Madeleine Greaves
as Claire's Friend
Joshua Jay
as Claire's Friend
Ryan Corr
as Claire's Friend
Steve Mouzakis
as Teacher
Michael Berry Jr.
as The Bull (voice)
Vincent Crowley
as Carol Suit Performer
Sonny Gerasimowicz
as Alexander Suit Performer
Nick Farnell
as Judith Suit Performer
Sam Longley
as Ira Suit Performer
Angus Sampson
as The Bull Suit Performer
Mark McCracken
as The Bull Additional Suit Performer
John Leary
as Douglas Suit Performer
Alice Parkinson
as KW Suit Performer
Garon Michael
as KW Additional Suit Performer
James Epinfaniou
as Additional Max Performer
Joshua Evans
as Additional Max Performer
Tess Grimshaw Lloyd
as Additional Max Performer
Lucas Haynes
as Additional Max Performer
Nathan Veal
as Additional Max Performer
Skyler Brigmann
as Double: Max (uncredited)
Kalia Prescott
as Max's Classmate (uncredited)
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