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Jim Henson Idea Man

English
May 31, 2024
1hr 51min
Status: released

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Jim Henson Idea Man Movie Details:

Country United States
Language English
GenreBiographical Documentary
Release dateMay 2024 (Cannes)
May 31, 2024 (Disney+)
Running time1hr 51min
Directed by Ron Howard
Written byMark Monroe
Produced bySara Bernstein
Margaret Bodde
Brian Grazer
Ron Howard
Mark Monroe
Christopher St. John
Justin Wilkes
Cinematography by Vanja Cernjul
John Chater
Igor Martinovic
Jenni Morello
Edited by Paul Crowder
Sierra Neal
Music byDavid Fleming
Production CompanyWalt Disney Pictures
Imagine Documentaries
The Jim Henson Company
Distributor Disney+

Jim Henson Idea Man Movie Cast & Characters:

  • Jennifer Connelly as Self
  • Rita Moreno as Self
  • Frank Oz as Self
  • Jim Henson as Self (archive footage)
  • Brian Henson as Self
  • Fran Brill as Self
  • Dave Goelz as Self
  • Karen Prell as Self
  • Kagga Jayson as Self – Guest

Storyline:

This Documentary will feature interviews of fans of Jim Hensons work, interspersed with footage from Jim Henson’s works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that were previously lost.

About Jim Henson Idea Man Movie:

Jim Henson Idea Man is an American documentary film directed by Ron Howard, about puppeteer Jim Henson. The film chronicles Henson’s life, from the early years of his career to the creation of properties like the Muppets, Sesame Street, and The Dark Crystal, and also focuses on his creative and romantic partnership with his wife Jane Henson. The film features interviews with family members and collaborators of Jim Henson, including Frank Oz.

It will have its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, in the Cannes Classics sections, and premiered on Disney+ worldwide on May 31, 2024.

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