Mary and Max

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 3m 5s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (42s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:15:23 - 00:15:45] Brief discussion about where babies come from.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:10 - 00:45:30] Mention of sexual preferences.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (1m 13s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:45] Character is shown smoking cigarettes frequently.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:00] Discussion about alcoholism and its effects.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (1m)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:20:30 - 00:21:00] Character discusses self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:55:15 - 00:55:45] Scene involving a character having a mental breakdown.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of mild profanity.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:25] Use of stronger language in a frustrated outburst.
Mary and Max
Year: 2009
Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 8.1
Votes: 164462
Director: Adam Elliot
Stars: Toni Collette, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Eric Bana, Barry Humphries
Overview: A tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a forty-four-year old, severely obese man living in New York.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who are the main characters in 'Mary and Max'?
A: 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.
Q: What is the plot of 'Mary and Max'?
A: '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.
Q: Who directed 'Mary and Max'?
A: '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.
Q: What awards did 'Mary and Max' win?
A: '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.
Q: Is 'Mary and Max' based on a true story?
A: 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.