Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is a family and documentary film directed by Constance Marks, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey stars Whoopi Goldberg as Narrator (voice), Kevin Clash as Self, Bill Barretta as Self and Frank Oz as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $286.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)?
- In US, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey worth watching?
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey stars Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Frank Oz and Fran Brill.
- When was Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey released?
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.