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Mary and Max (2009)

“Sometimes perfect strangers make the best of friends.”

7.9/10 · 2,343 votes 1h 32m nr ComedyDramaAnimation

#8 of 242 films from 2009 #67 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Adam Elliot · Written by Adam Elliot

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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 Colletteas Mary (voice)
Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Max (voice)
Barry Humphriesas Narrator (voice)
Eric Banaas Damien (voice)
Bethany Whitmoreas Young Mary (voice)
Renée Geyeras Vera Lorraine Dinkle (voice)
Ian 'Molly' Meldrumas Homeless Man (voice)
Julie Forsythas Bus Stop Mother / Kissing Woman (voice)
John Flausas Harvey Krumpet / Ken / Len Hislop (voice)
Christopher Masseyas 911 Operator / Ambulance Voice / Derisive Observer (voice)
Carolyn Shakespeare-Allenas New York Callgirl / New Yorker One (voice)
Bill Murphyas Frankston Icebreaker One (voice)
Daisy Kocheras Alleyway Bully 2 /Injury Girl /Bus Stop Girl / Katherine (voice)
Shaun Pattenas Frankston Icebreaker Two (voice)

Facts

Release dateApril 9, 2009
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Animation
LanguageEN
Budget$8,240,000
Box office$1,740,429 (0.2× budget)
IMDbtt0978762

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Questions

How long is Mary and Max?
Mary and Max runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Mary and Max worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 2,343 votes, which places it #8 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 97%) and #67 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Mary and Max?
Mary and Max was directed by Adam Elliot. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Memoir of a Snail (2024).
Who stars in Mary and Max?
Toni Collette as Mary (voice); Philip Seymour Hoffman as Max (voice); Barry Humphries as Narrator (voice); Eric Bana as Damien (voice); Bethany Whitmore as Young Mary (voice); Renée Geyer as Vera Lorraine Dinkle (voice).
What is Mary and Max rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mary and Max?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/102.

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