Where to watch Maurice Sendak in the UK
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Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Polish-Jewish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and illustrated many works by other authors including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik.
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- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Little Bear (1995) Story Editor
- Angels in America (2003) as Rabbi on Bench #2 (uncredited)
- Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Producer
- Seven Little Monsters (2000) Executive Producer
- George and Martha (1999) Executive Producer
- The World of Jim Henson (1994) as Self
- The Little Bear Movie (2001) Executive Producer
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986) Production Design
- Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life (2010) Executive Producer
- Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009) as Himself
- Simple Gifts (1977) Writer
- Galaxie (1966) as Self
- Little Bear: Little Goblin Bear (1999) Creator
- Little Bear: Family Tales (1997) Creator
- Really Rosie (1975) Art Direction
- Little Bear: Winter Tales (1997) Creator
- The Secret World of the Very Young (1984) as Self
- Where the Wild Things Are (1975) Book
- In The Night Kitchen (1987) Author
- Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story (2012) as Himself
- Higglety Pigglety Pop! or, There Must Be More To Life (1986) Book
- Story & Pictures By (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Little Bear - Little Bear's Band (2005) Executive Producer
- Pierre: A Cautionary Tale Writer
- Alligators All Around (1962) Writer
- L'Enfant et les Sortilèges (2009) Set Designer
- Getting to Know Maurice Sendak (1985) as Self
- Where the Wild Things Are... and other Maurice Sendak Stories (2001) Writer
- One Was Johnny (1962) Writer
- Max et les Maximonstres et autres histoires (1991) Book
- Chicken Soup With Rice Writer
- Sendak (1986) as Self
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Maurice Sendak's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Maurice Sendak's most popular films?
Most-watched Maurice Sendak films currently: Where the Wild Things Are (2009), The World of Jim Henson (1994), The Little Bear Movie (2001), Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986), Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life (2010).
What TV shows has Maurice Sendak appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Great Performances (1971), Little Bear (1995), Angels in America (2003), Seven Little Monsters (2000), George and Martha (1999).
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