Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011, English. Directed by Constance Marks.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 21 October 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Shane, Justin Weinstein
- Box office
- $286K
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey: quick answers
Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey on?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
If you liked Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey, try Won't You Be My Neighbor?, I Am Ali, Who Are You, Charlie Brown?.
Who directed Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) was directed by Constance Marks and stars Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Kevin Clash.