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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977·Movie
53min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's a Toe-Tapping Christmas in Frogtown Hollow!

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
Heartwarming Holiday ClassicStop-Motion AnimationMusical Family DramaCharming Animal CharactersJim Henson's VisionEnduring Comfort WatchPoverty & Hope ThemeChristmas SpiritChildhood Favorite

Crew

Directed by:
Jim Henson
Written by:
Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Russell Hoban
Produced by:
Jim Henson, Marilyn Stonehouse, Lynn Klugman
Composed by:
Paul Williams, Paul Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas legally?

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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas?

0 h 53 min

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas runs 0 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas?

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What tropes does Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas use?

ForeshadowingDisappeared DadBumbling DadPantomime AnimalDrives Like CrazyVillainy-Free VillainAdaptational VillainyAmbiguous SyntaxMusical World HypothesisFruit CartAdaptation Species ChangeColor-Coded Charactersand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, including Foreshadowing, Disappeared Dad, Bumbling Dad.