The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

77% of critics liked it
(43 reviews)
59% of users liked it
(7,372 ratings)

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… More 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 other favorite Sesame Street characters appear, including Oscar the Grouch (Carroll Spinney), Ernie (Steve Whitmire), and Bert (Frank Oz). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Directed By: Gary Halvorson
Genres: Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 1, 1999 Wide
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Critic Reviews

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
How does it end? With a headache, of course, from all those cheering children.
Betsy Sherman, Boston Globe
The Jim Henson folks, who earlier this year gave us Muppets from Space, come up with another winner.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland won't tickle anyone much above the age of 6.
Tom Keogh, Film.com
If you have an Elmo fan in your life, Elmo In Grouchland is a must.
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.
Anita Gates, New York Times
The Henson magic is at work.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Sesame Street fans will love this sweet movie.
John R. McEwen, Film Quips Online
The character is bereft of subtlety, the lessons are simple, loud, and clear, and there is a suprising dearth of comedy.
Chris Gore, Film Threat
Good fun for the single digit aged set!
Hazel-Dawn Dumpert, L.A. Weekly
The film is nothing if not benign, but its merits are moot for those above 7 or so.
Cheryl DeWolfe, Apollo Guide
Kids who love Barney or the Muppets will undoubtedly feel right at home.
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
The film isn't all it could be.
Marshall Fine, Gannett News Service
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is a cause for celebration!

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Anthony L

It's no secret that I'm a huge Muppet/Sesame Street fan so I obviously liked The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. It's not the best Sesame Street film but it does have all the favourite Muppet performers in it plus the old favourite Sesame humans too. The songs are… More
It's no secret that I'm a huge Muppet/Sesame Street fan so I obviously liked The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. It's not the best Sesame Street film but it does have all the favourite Muppet performers in it plus the old favourite Sesame humans too. The songs are pretty good and quite frankly how can you have anything but love for little Elmo?
Michael E

You can't say crap about the muppets, sesame street, or elmo
KJ P

I never really was a fan of elmo, even growing up as a kid, but now that I look back on this film that I did see in theatres, I find it quite good. I am still not a fan of elmo, but besides that fact, it's pretty good!
Luke B

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… More
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 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!
Lanning :

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,… More
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 time since Princess Bride . . . and I guess he's an okay villain . . . but, well, it is Elmo after all.

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Cast

Kevin Clash
as Elmo, Grouch Cab Driver, Grouch Jailer, ...
Fran Brill
as Pestie, Prairie Dawn, Zoe
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
as Grizzy, Pestie
Dave Goelz
as Humongous Chicken
Joseph Mazzarino
as Bug
Jerry Nelson
as Count, Grouch Cop, Grouch Mayor, Pestie
Martin P. Robinson
as Pestie, Telly
David Rudman
as Baby Bear, Caterpillar, Collander Stench...
Carroll Spinney
as Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch
Steve Whitmire
as Ernie, Football Stenchman, Ice Cream Ven...
Frank Oz
as Bert, Cookie Monster, Grover
Mandy Patinkin
as Huxley
Vanessa L. Williams
as Queen of Trash
Sonia Manzano
as Maria
Roscoe Orman
as Gordon
Carmen Osbahr
as Rosita
Alison Bartlett O'Reilly
as Gina
Ruth Buzzi
as Ruthie
Emilio Delgado
as Luis
Loretta Long
as Susan
Bob McGrath
as Bob
Bruce Lanoil
as Additional Muppet Performer
Lisa Sturz
as Additional Muppet Performer
Kirk R. Thatcher
as Additional Muppet Performer
Tim Parati
as Additional Muppet Performer
Harland Williams
Matt Vogel
as Additional Muppet Performer
Andy Stone
as Additional Muppet Performer
Mark Harrison
as Additional Muppet Performer
Bill Barretta
as Additional Muppet Performer
Drew Allison
as Additional Muppet Performer
John Boone
as Additional Muppet Performer
B. Lee Bryan
as Additional Muppet Performer
Leslie Carrera
as Additional Muppet Performer
Lisa Consolo
as Additional Muppet Performer
Jodi Eichelberger
as Additional Muppet Performer
Rowell Gormon
as Additional Muppet Performer
Rob Killen
as Additional Muppet Performer
Bob Lynch
as Additional Muppet Performer
Ed May
as Additional Muppet Performer
Annie Peterle
as Additional Muppet Performer
Matt Yates
as Additional Muppet Performer

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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

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