Jim Henson Idea Man
“Never stop creating.”
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Where to watch Jim Henson Idea Man in United States
Disney PlusClick a service to open Jim Henson Idea Man there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Jim Henson Idea Man streaming around the world?
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About Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man is a 2024 English-language documentary film directed by Ron Howard. The cast is led by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Jim Henson Idea Man was produced by Imagine Documentaries and Diamond Docs and made in United States of America. It was released on May 18, 2024, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Mark Monroe
- Release date
- May 18, 2024
- OTT release
- May 31, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Imagine Documentaries, Diamond Docs
Jim Henson Idea Man cast & crew
Jim Henson Idea Man was directed by Ron Howard and written by Mark Monroe.
The cast features Jim Henson as Self (archive footage), Frank Oz as Self, Dave Goelz as Self, Fran Brill as Self, Rita Moreno as Self, and Jennifer Connelly as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Fleming, cinematography is by Igor Martinović, and it was produced by Margaret Bodde and Ron Howard.
Is Jim Henson Idea Man worth watching?
Jim Henson Idea Man holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 52 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Jim Henson Idea Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Jim Henson Idea Man
In United States, you can stream Jim Henson Idea Man on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 31, 2024.
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Cast of Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self
Dave Goelz
Self
Fran Brill
Self
Rita Moreno
Self
Jennifer Connelly
Self
Brian Henson
Self
Lisa Henson
Self
Alex Rockwell
Self
Heather Henson
Self
Cheryl Henson
Self
Bonnie Erickson
Self
Jim Henson Idea Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Jim Henson Idea Man in United States?
Jim Henson Idea Man is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Jim Henson Idea Man on Disney Plus?
Yes — Jim Henson Idea Man is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Jim Henson Idea Man in?
Jim Henson Idea Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Jim Henson Idea Man?
Jim Henson Idea Man runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Jim Henson Idea Man rated?
Jim Henson Idea Man is rated PG. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
▸When did Jim Henson Idea Man release on OTT?
Jim Henson Idea Man became available digitally on May 31, 2024.
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