The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Seen it?1990 | 47 min | Documentary, Drama, Family, TV Movie, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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, families and the curious. If you loved The Dark Crystal, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- 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 impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Mischer
- Jim HensonSelf / Various Muppets (archive footage)
- Frank OzSelf / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / Sam the Eagle (voice)
- Jerry NelsonRobin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)
- Richard HuntScooter / Beaker / Janice (voice)
- Dave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / Zoot (voice)
- Steve WhitmireKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / Whoopie Cushion (voice)
- Kevin ClashClifford / Elmo (voice)
- Kathryn MullenJoy Buzzer / Mokey Fraggle (voice)
- Caroll SpinneyBig Bird (voice)
- Pam ArcieroGrundgetta (voice)