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Celebrate Sendak's most well-known story under the stars!
Date and Time
Friday, June 28, 8:30 pm
Doors at 6:00 pm
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About the Program
Celebrate Sendak's most well-known story under the stars! Embark on an extraordinary adventure to a world of friendly monsters with Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are, which brings Maurice Sendak's timeless tale to life like never before!
Directed by Spike Jonze (2009, 101 min., Rated PG)
Arrive early to view the exhibitions! Where the Wild Things Are is the perfect complement to the exhibition Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak, which features over 150 artifacts from Maurice Sendak's sixty-year career. And don't miss Frank Stella: Had Gadya, The American Library, Common Ground, and Visions and Values while you're here.
"A film for anyone who's ever climbed trees, grazed knees, or basked in the comfort of a parent's sympathy as they've pulled you off the ground crying. It'll make your inner child run wild." —Empire magazine
Watch the Trailer
Where the Wild Things Are Official Trailer #1 - (2009) HD
Watch the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are
Outdoor Movies at the Skirball
Kick back with friends for a night of movie magic under the stars! Inspired by the exhibition Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak, this year's series features three beloved films for children and adults.
Arrive early to check out the exhibitions, grab drinks and popcorn, and watch the sunset over the Santa Monica mountains.
Related Programs/Exhibitions
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Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak
On view through September 1, 2024
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