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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011·Movie·PG·80 min·7.2(152)

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.

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About Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is a 2011 English-language documentary film directed by Constance Marks. The cast is led by Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was produced by Constance Marks Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 2011, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Constance Marks
Writers
Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
Release date
October 21, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$0 million
Production
Constance Marks Productions
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey cast & crew

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was directed by Constance Marks and written by Philip Shane and Justin Weinstein.

The cast features Whoopi Goldberg as Narrator (voice), Frank Oz as Self, Kevin Clash as Self, Bill Barretta as Self, Fran Brill as Self, and Joan Ganz Cooney as Self.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joel Goodman, cinematography is by James J. Miller, and it was produced by Corinne LaPook and Constance Marks.

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

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 152 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Narrator (voice)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Self

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Self

Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Self

Fran Brill

Fran Brill

Self

Joan Ganz Cooney

Joan Ganz Cooney

Self

Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

Self

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Self

Kermit Love

Kermit Love

Self

Martin P. Robinson

Martin P. Robinson

Self

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Self

Cheryl Henson

Cheryl Henson

Self

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey — FAQs

Where can I watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey in United States?

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is streaming on Hoopla in United States.

Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey on Hoopla?

Yes — Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey in?

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).

What is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey rated?

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 152 ratings.

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