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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Play trailer Poster for The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland G Released Oct 1, 1999 1h 13m Kids & Family Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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77% Tomatometer 43 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. Elmo's blanket gets sucked into colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth. Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his blanket.
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This fun and moral tale entertains both first-time Seasame Street watchers and seasoned veterans.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Sesame Street fans will love this sweet movie. Rated: 5/5 Sep 2, 2010 Full Review Liam Lacey Globe and Mail How does it end? With a headache, of course, from all those cheering children. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Tom Keogh Film.com If you have an Elmo fan in your life, Elmo In Grouchland is a must. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Love the creativity of the puppetry and the sweet message. Made for very small children but enough bonkers elements for adults to tolerate Rated: 7/10 May 12, 2020 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 22, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Vincent W I loved this movie when I was younger Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/25 Full Review Jacob S This is a perfect movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review Abraham S. THIS MOVIE IS A CLASSIC CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Sbu K You know as a child 6, 7 years old. I used to watch the movie almost everyday and really enjoy going back to certain scenes in the movie because of it being crazy funny. 21 years later and watching it as an adult, the film hit in a totally different way from when I watched it as a child. The movie is not only fun but inspirational which is very touching but most importantly the songs have a powerful meaning e.g Take the First Step, I see a Kingdom, Together Forever the world seems fine. Beautiful songs and almost very closing linked with the Wizard of Oz although different but very similar concepts. Beautiful movie🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review Ryan L. A movie for kids of all ages that is surprisingly fun enough for the parents too. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Stephen C So successful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $11,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Gary Halvorson

Director

Kevin Clash

Elmo

Fran Brill

Zoe

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Grizzy

Dave Goelz

Humongous Chicken

Joey Mazzarino

Bug

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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

M'Lady, Little Ricky, Tanya, Lyle, Howard and Sydney comprise the Pesties, willing minions of Bug and Huxley. With his cherished blue blanket at his side, 'Sesame Street's' lovable red monster, Elmo, makes his feature film debut. The villainous Huxley (Mandy Patinkin, right) and his partner in crime Bug the bug succeed in swiping Elmo's fuzzy blue blanket. Elmo (left) goes on an adventure to find his cherished blue blanket when it gets lost in Grouchland during a game of tug-of-war with his friend Zoe. Grouchland's Queen of Trash (Vanessa Williams) extols the virtues of garbage when she performs the upbeat song "Point of View" for Elmo. Elmo (center) encounters characters like the villainous Huxley (Mandy Patinkin, background) when he goes on an adventure into a far-away land to find his cherished blue blanket. With his cherished blue blanket at his side, 'Sesame Street's' lovable red monster, Elmo, makes his feature film debut View more photos

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Synopsis Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. Elmo's blanket gets sucked into colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth. Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his blanket.
Director
Gary Halvorson
Producer
Alex Rockwell, Marjorie Kalins
Screenwriter
Mitchell Kriegman, Mitchell Kriegman, Joey Mazzarino
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Jim Henson Productions, Children's Television Workshop (CTW)
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 1, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.6M
Runtime
1h 13m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, SDDS
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