Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 Brief discussion about where babies come from.
- 🟡 40/100 Mention of sexual preferences.
- 🟡 50/100 Character is shown smoking cigarettes frequently.
- 🔴 70/100 Discussion about alcoholism and its effects.
- 🔴 80/100 Character discusses self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
- 🟡 60/100 Scene involving a character having a mental breakdown.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🟡 50/100 Use of stronger language in a frustrated outburst.
Details for Mary and Max (2009)
Who are the main characters in 'Mary and Max'?
The main characters in 'Mary and Max' are Mary Daisy Dinkle, a lonely 8-year-old girl from Australia, voiced by Toni Collette, and Max Jerry Horovitz, a middle-aged Jewish man with Asperger's syndrome living in New York, voiced by Philip Seymour Hoffman.
What is the plot of 'Mary and Max'?
'Mary and Max' is a stop-motion animated film that tells the story of an unlikely pen-pal friendship between Mary, a young girl from Australia, and Max, a middle-aged man with Asperger's syndrome from New York. The film explores their lives, struggles, and the bond they form through their letters over the years.
Who directed 'Mary and Max'?
'Mary and Max' was directed by Adam Elliot, known for his distinctive style in stop-motion animation and his focus on themes of loneliness and human connection.
What awards did 'Mary and Max' win?
'Mary and Max' received several awards, including the Annecy Cristal for Best Feature at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and the Grand Prix at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
Is 'Mary and Max' based on a true story?
While 'Mary and Max' is not based on a true story, director Adam Elliot has mentioned that the character of Max was inspired by a real-life pen pal he had for over 20 years, who also had Asperger's syndrome.
