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Mary and Max (2009)

"Sometimes perfect strangers make the best of friends."

7.920091h 32mEN
AnimationComedyDrama

Directed by Adam Elliot

Rating

7.9/10

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

EN

Release

April 9, 2009

Director

Adam Elliot

Official Trailer

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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.

Cast

Toni Collette

Toni Collette

Mary (voice)

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Max (voice)

Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries

Narrator (voice)

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

Damien (voice)

Bethany Whitmore

Bethany Whitmore

Young Mary (voice)

Renée Geyer

Renée Geyer

Vera Lorraine Dinkle (voice)

Ian 'Molly' Meldrum

Ian 'Molly' Meldrum

Homeless Man (voice)

John Flaus

John Flaus

Harvey Krumpet / Ken / Len Hislop (voice)

Julie Forsyth

Julie Forsyth

Bus Stop Mother / Kissing Woman (voice)

Christopher Massey

Christopher Massey

911 Operator / Ambulance Voice / Derisive Observer (voice)

Oliver Marks

Oliver Marks

Alleyway Bully 1 (voice)

Daisy Kocher

Daisy Kocher

Alleyway Bully 2 /Injury Girl /Bus Stop Girl / Katherine (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mary and Max (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mary and Max. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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