Jim Henson Idea Man Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biographical Documentary |
| Release date | May 2024 (Cannes) May 31, 2024 (Disney+) |
| Running time | 1hr 51min |
| Directed by | Ron Howard |
| Written by | Mark Monroe |
| Produced by | Sara 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 by | David Fleming |
| Production Company | Walt 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.
