Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Seen it?1977 | 53 min | Family, Comedy, Music, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved The Apartment, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 53 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 92K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Henson
- Jerry NelsonEmmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)
- Frank OzChuck (voice)
- Marilyn SokolMa Otter (voice)
- Richard HuntCharlie / Lizard / George Rabbit (voice)
- Eren OzkerGretchen Fox / Hetty Muskrat / Mrs. Mink / Old Lady Possum (voice)
- Jim HensonKermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / Snake (voice)
- Dave GoelzWendell / Pop-eyed Catfish / Will Possum (voice)