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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011Movie1 h 20 minPG

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic717.2Rotten Tomatoes95%87%

A heartwarming, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story 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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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

Feels like

  • Inspiring Documentary
  • Jim Henson Legacy
  • Puppetry Artistry
  • Sesame Street History
  • Creative Journey
  • Heartwarming Biography
  • Family-Friendly
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Nostalgic Exploration
  • Uplifting

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Constance Marks, Philip Shane
Written by
Justin Weinstein, Philip Shane
Produced by
Constance Marks, Corinne LaPook, James J. Miller
Music by
Joel Goodman

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Facts

October 21, 2011 · 1 h 20 min · PG

Released
October 21, 2011
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$286,201
Available in
88 countries

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?"

Questions about Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?

Hoopla

In the United States, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 87 other countries.

Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey okay for kids?

PG

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

Will I feel good after watching Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?

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 Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?

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.