Jim Henson Idea Man

Never stop creating.

Documentary

108 min

7.8

2024

USA

Overview

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Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

Cast

Jennifer Connelly

Bonnie Erickson

Michael K. Frith

Harry Belafonte

Bernie Brillstein

Joan Ganz Cooney

Michael O'Donoghue

Jean-Pierre Amiel

Martin G. Baker

Alison Bartlett

Tony Basilicato

Cheryl Blaylock

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Anthony Daniels

Olga Felgemacher

Frank Meschkuleit

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Martin P. Robinson

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