Mary and Max
This stop-motion film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a lonely girl in Australia and a man in New York who become pen pals. They share their lives through letters and a mutual love for a specific cartoon show. The story explores how two very different people can find comfort in each other's company over many years.
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This stop-motion film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a lonely girl in Australia and a man in New York who become pen pals. They share their lives through letters and a mutual love for a specific cartoon show. The story explores how two very different people can find comfort in each other's company over many years.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Intense
- Pace
- Gentle
- The stop motion animation and slow-paced narrative provide a steady and contemplative viewing experience. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe mother is depicted as an alcoholic and a kleptomaniac.
- Approx.SomeThe father is swept away by a tidal bore.
- Approx.ScaryThe mother dies accidentally after drinking the wrong liquid.
- Approx.IntenseThe main character faces a moment of deep despair and a suicide attempt.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the letters help Mary and Max feel less lonely?
- 2Why is it important to be kind to people who might seem different from us?
- 3How did the characters show they cared about each other even though they lived so far apart?
Where to watch in United States
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