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Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019Movie1 h 19 min

FamilyMusic
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A heartwarming, nostalgic family movie about family and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

50 years and counting

C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.

Feels like

  • 50th Anniversary
  • Beloved Characters
  • Educational Content
  • Nostalgic Celebration
  • Celebrity Guests
  • Heartwarming
  • Family-Friendly
  • Musical Performances
  • Pop Culture

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Jack Jameson
Written by
Christine Ferraro, Ken Scarborough
Music by
Bill Sherman, Joe Fiedler, Christopher Cerf

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Facts

November 9, 2019 · 1 h 19 min · Family, Music

Released
November 9, 2019
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Genres
Family, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Law, Balloonacy, The Bus Came Back +4

  • Artistic License – Law
  • Balloonacy
  • The Bus Came Back
  • The Cameo
  • Musical Nod
  • Confetti Drop
  • Mythology Gag

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration?"

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Where can I stream Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration?

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In the United States, Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.