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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999Movie1 h 13 minG

ComedyFamily
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic596.8Rotten Tomatoes77%65%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic596.8Rotten Tomatoes77%65%

Summary

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for brutality, scares or tears.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Gary Halvorson
Written by
Mitchell Kriegman, Joey Mazzarino
Produced by
Alex Rockwell, Marjorie Kalins
Music by
John Debney

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 1, 1999 · 1 h 13 min · G

Released
October 1, 1999
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$26 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
90 countries

Tropes

Continuity Porn, Hidden Depths, Large Ham +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?"

Questions about The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 59).

Is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland a box office flop?

Budget$26 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $26 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 45% of its budget.

What tropes does The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland use?

Continuity PornHidden DepthsLarge HamTear-Apart Tug-of-WarMusic for CourageFriendship SongVillain SongBigger on the InsideWacky Wake Up GadgetCreator CameoRousing SpeechEmbodiment of Viceand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Continuity Porn, Hidden Depths, and Large Ham.