Jim Henson: Idea Man
2024 · Movie · PG · 108 min · ★ 7.8 · 85% critics
With rare access to personal archives, this documentary traces the life and work of a visionary creator whose imagination reshaped family entertainment. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes material, it follows the drive, ambition, and relationships that fueled a string of beloved projects and an enduring legacy.
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Streaming on Disney+.
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Details
- Original title
- Jim Henson Idea Man
- Years
- 2024
- Release date
- 2024-05-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (52 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an uplifting, archive-rich portrait of a beloved creative force, similar in spirit to Pavarotti or Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street; Not for you if rapid cutting, talking-head overload, or a rushed wrap-up bothers you.
Pros: rare archival footage; heartfelt tribute; inspiring creative journey | Cons: rushed later sections; uneven pacing; frantic fast-cut style
Themes
- based on true story
- jim henson
- sesame street
- muppets
Cast & crew
Jim Henson
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Oz
as Self
Dave Goelz
as Self
Fran Brill
as Self
Rita Moreno
as Self
Jennifer Connelly
as Self
Brian Henson
as Self
Lisa Henson
as Self
Alex Rockwell
as Self
Heather Henson
as Self
Directed by Ron Howard