The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

77% of critics liked it

59% of users liked it

Kevin Clash, Fran Brill
In theaters Oct 01, 1999
G, 1 hr. 17 min.

Movie Info

Cast: Kevin Clash, Fran Brill, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Dave Goelz, Joseph Mazzarino, Jerry Nelson, Martin P. Robinson, David Rudman, Carroll Spinney, Steve Whitmire
Director: Gary Halvorson
Rated: G
Running Time: 1 hr. 17 min.
Genre: Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
Theater Release: Oct 01, 1999
DVD Release: Oct 30, 2001
Synopsis: One of the most popular characters on Sesame Street gets his own movie in this family comedy. Playful Elmo (voice of Kevin Clash) loves his blue blanket and would never want to lose it. So when it gets spirited off to parts unknown in the midst of a tug-of-war with one of his friends, Elmo sets out to find it and ends up in the grumpy kingdom of Grouchland, where Huxley (Mandy Patinkin) and the Queen of Trash (Vanessa Williams) rule over a dark and ill-mannered domain. Along with Elmo, several

Critic Reviews

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
    How does it end? With a headache, of course, from all those cheering children. More...
  • Tom Keogh, Film.com
    If you have an Elmo fan in your life, Elmo In Grouchland is a must. More...
  • Keith Simanton, Seattle Times
    Silly, sweet movie. More...
  • Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News
    An appeal that tops out at about age 4. More...
  • Susan Stark, Detroit News
    Teens and young adults who have loved Sesame Street since childhood may just find themselves drawn to The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. More...
  • Anita Gates, New York Times
    The Henson magic is at work. More...
  • Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
    Older kids weaned on Sesame Street might get a kick of nostalgia at the sight of Big Bird, Maria, the Count and all. More...
  • Jane Horwitz, Washington Post
    The direction of Gary Halvorson and screenplay by Mitchell Kriegman and Joseph Mazzarino keep Elmo's adventures sparkling. More...
  • Joe Leydon, Variety
    Preschoolers will be tickled by The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. More...
  • Betsy Sherman, Boston Globe
    The Jim Henson folks, who earlier this year gave us Muppets from Space, come up with another winner. More...