Mary and Max (2009)

Name: Mary and Max
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2009
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Toni Collette, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Humphries, Eric Bana, Bethany Whitmore

1h 32m Australia

Animation Comedy Drama

Plot

An unlikely bond forms between Mary, an isolated eight-year-old girl from Melbourne, and Max, a 44-year-old man grappling with obesity in New York City. Through heartfelt letters, these two misfits share their deepest thoughts and life struggles, creating a unique friendship that transcends distance and age. As they navigate their personal challenges, the duo offers each other support, humor, and understanding, illuminating the power of connection in a world that often feels isolating. Their journey explores themes of loneliness, acceptance, and the beauty of unexpected relationships.

Cast

Toni Collette Philip Seymour Hoffman Barry Humphries Eric Bana Bethany Whitmore Renée Geyer Ian 'Molly' Meldrum John Flaus Julie Forsyth Christopher Massey Oliver Marks Daisy Kocher Daniel Marks Hamish Hughes Dan Doherty