Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa L. Williams

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket better than anything in the whole world. In fact, they are inseparable...a perfect team. Elmo would never let anything happen to it-until a tug-of-war with...( read more  read more... ) his friend Zoe sends his beloved blanket into a faraway land and Elmo in hot pursuit. Facing life without his cherished blanket, Elmo summons all of his courage and determination and sets off on an action-packed rescue mission that plunges him into Grouchland-a place full of grouchy creatures, stinky garbage and the villainous Huxley. Elmo also learns an important lesson about sharing, realizing that he was selfish with his friend and responsible for what happened.

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61% liked it

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76% liked it

41 critics

G, 1 hr. 17 min.

Directed by: Gary Halvorson

Release Date: October 1, 1999

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DVD Release Date: October 30, 2001

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  • October 15, 2009
    A fairly wonderful outing for Elmo. Never my favorite character, but who can resist his charm? Elmo is probably best suited as the lead in such a film. He has the most wiggle room, personality wise. It's great to see The Count and Cookie Monster popping up, even if they are used ...( read more)too briefly. Patinkin makes a very decent villain, and doesn't have to embarrass himself too much. Obviously, this is for very young children, but the trademark Sesame Street humor, enjoyed by all, remains in tact. The biggest problem is Burt and Ernie's constant interruptions, constantly giving away what happens. Damn those two!
  • February 25, 2008
    My name is Elmo. You stole my blanket. Prepare to di--

    Wait, wait, wait. No way Elmo would ever say something like that. It's inconceivable!

    Hey, flixsters, it's Elmo. You know me. This is an automatic 5 stars, even though Mandy Patinkin . . . well, it has been a long

    ...( read more) time since Princess Bride . . . and I guess he's an okay villain . . . but, well, it is Elmo after all.
  • August 15, 2007
    This is awesome, love you elmo!
  • December 28, 2006
    A good kids show.
  • August 24, 2009
    Omg hahaha ELMO KNOS WHERE U LIVE! haha i hafta give this 5 stars, it is ELMO after all haha
  • August 13, 2009
    I have seen this a dozen times because of my kid. Otherwise I would have never have watched it or rated it. Great for young kids. It has most of all the major Sesame Street characters in the film. Mandy Patinkin and Vanessa Williams are the two big stars in the film with the othe...( read more)r characters. Great film for kids but otherwise just skip it.
  • June 7, 2009
    lol hahaha ! but hes cute!!
  • June 4, 2009
    Fiarly good for a Seasame Street movie.
  • May 10, 2009
    i honestly have never seen this movie but elmo is my dawg!!
  • April 8, 2009
    ...for a kids movie...

Critic Reviews


March 22, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

How does it end? With a headache, of course, from all those cheering children. full review

January 1, 2000
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.

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  • brittbubs
    January 6, 2008
    MAKE SKINS with elmo on them!!
  • pinkbubbeliegirl
    June 20, 2007
    omg i waz impressed. at first me and my friend thought we were to old to c this movie then when we whatched it i wouldnt leave my chair to go pee! it waz that good! o and if u r a baby sitter like me 1-4 year olds will love this movie when ur babysitting!
  • ferrer2003
    May 2, 2007
    I love Elmo & I want to know....WOW there's no background of him on this web page. There's thing with Sesame Street.

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