description Mary and Max Overview
Mary and Max is a poignant Australian stop-motion film created using clay animation. The story follows a lonely American man and an eight-year-old girl who forge an unlikely pen-pal relationship. Adam Elliot’s unique visual style and the film's honest exploration of isolation and connection make it notable. It resonates particularly with viewers interested in character-driven dramas and unconventional storytelling, often appealing to adults and older children.
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Mary and Max ranks #6 of 9 in the Stop Motion Film ranking, behind Adventures of Prince Achmed, ahead of Peter and the Wolf.
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Who directed Mary and Max?
Mary and Max was written and directed by Adam Elliot, an Australian animator known for his work in claymation. Elliot previously won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for 'Harvie Krumpet' in 2004.
Who are the voice actors in Mary and Max?
Philip Seymour Hoffman voiced the character of Max Horowitz, while Toni Collette voiced the adult Mary Daisy Dingle. The film also featured narration by Barry Humphries and voice work by Bethany Whitmore as young Mary.
What year was Mary and Max released?
Mary and Max premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2009 and was the first animated film to open the festival. It was released theatrically in Australia later that year.
Is Mary and Max appropriate for children?
Despite being a stop-motion animated film, Mary and Max deals with mature themes including mental illness, depression, alcoholism, and death. It is generally recommended for adult or older teen audiences rather than children.
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