Maurice Sendak Movies

  • 2009
    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

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    Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and...

    Where the Wild Things Are
  • 1986
    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

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    In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a...

    Nutcracker: The Motion Picture
  • 2001
    Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie

    Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie

    Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie

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    Little Bear and Father Bear go camping in the wilderness where Little Bear encounters all kinds of new sights and sounds: an eagle's flight, a wolf's...

    Maurice Sendak's Little Bear: The Movie
  • 1994
    The World of Jim Henson

    The World of Jim Henson

    The World of Jim Henson

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    In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to...

    The World of Jim Henson
  • 2009
    Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak

    Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak

    Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak

    82009HD

    A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend...

    Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
  • 2012
    Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story

    Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story

    Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story

    7.12012HD

    Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story depicts one man's wild, lifelong adventure of testing societal boundaries through his use of...

    Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story
  • 1987
    In The Night Kitchen

    In The Night Kitchen

    In The Night Kitchen

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    Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake and so begins an intoxicating dream fantasy...

    In The Night Kitchen
  • 1975
    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    6.11975HD

    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....

    Where the Wild Things Are
  • 2010
    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

    6.62010HD

    Jennie the terrier has everything a dog could ever wish for, but still feels that something is missing. She leaves home to discover what that is.

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life
  • 2023
    Story & Pictures By

    Story & Pictures By

    Story & Pictures By

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    Takes audiences behind the scenes of the new golden age of children’s picture books —a time when all children can see characters who look...

    Story & Pictures By
  • 2009
    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges

    02009HD

    The 1987 Glyndebourne production of Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges, designed by Maurice Sendak and directed by Frank Corsaro.

    L'Enfant et les Sortilèges
  • 1975
    Really Rosie

    Really Rosie

    Really Rosie

    7.81975HD

    Convinced of her limitless talent, charm, and ability, Rosie sweeps the neighborhood Nutshell Kids into the beam of her private spotlight as they...

    Really Rosie
  • 1966
    Galaxie

    Galaxie

    Galaxie

    01966HD

    In March and April of 1966, Markopoulos created this filmic portrait of writers and artists from his New York circle, including Parker Tyler, W. H....

    Galaxie
  • 1991
    Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires

    Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires

    Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires

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    Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires
  • 1997
    Little Bear: Winter Tales

    Little Bear: Winter Tales

    Little Bear: Winter Tales

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    4 Snowy Tales "Snowball Fight" "Winter Solstice" "Snowbound" "Little Bear and The North Pole"

    Little Bear: Winter Tales
  • 1977
    Simple Gifts

    Simple Gifts

    Simple Gifts

    01977HD

    A collection of animated Christmas shorts: An original Maurice Sendak piece about a boy with nothing to give for Christmas -- An excerpt from the...

    Simple Gifts
  • 1997
    Little Bear: Family Tales

    Little Bear: Family Tales

    Little Bear: Family Tales

    91997HD

    4 Family Tales

    Little Bear: Family Tales
  • 1999
    Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear

    Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear

    Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear

    91999HD

    Similar to the DVD format, Little Goblin Bear is the VHS version of this story. With tales of "Goblin Night, Moonlight Serenade, How to Scare Ghosts...

    Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear
  • 1985
    Getting to Know Maurice Sendak

    Getting to Know Maurice Sendak

    Getting to Know Maurice Sendak

    01985HD

    Author and artist Maurice Sendak discusses the early stages of his picture book career, specifically "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night...

    Getting to Know Maurice Sendak
  • 1986
    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life

    01986HD

    Oliver Knussen's operatic adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic picture book. Designed by Sendak for Glyndebourne's stage.

    Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life