I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Seen it?2015 | 90 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$250K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker
- Caroll SpinneyBig Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
- Jim HensonSelf
- Joan Ganz CooneySelf
- Frank OzSelf
- Emilio DelgadoSelf
- Sonia ManzanoSelf
- Bob McGrathSelf
- Matt VogelSelf
- Norman StilesSelf
- Jon StoneSelf