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100% Tomatometer 51 Reviews 91% Audience Score 50+ Ratings "Jim Henson Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard captures Henson's restless creativity, ambition, and artistic evolution in the style and spirit of his complex subject, an artist who revolutionized television, inspired generations, and created some of the world's most beloved characters. Featuring new interviews with Henson's closest collaborators and children, as well as never-before-seen materials from his personal archives--including home movies, photographs, sketches, and diaries--Howard brings us an entertaining and insightful look at a man whose boundless imagination changed the world. Read More Read Less Watch on Disney+ Stream Now

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A rich and warm overview of Jim Henson's life and career that avoids simplistic hagiography, Ron Howard's documentary will give audiences a much clearer idea of the pioneering puppeteer's artistry.

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Jim Henson Idea Man | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A fairly honest portrait of him thanks to his kids, who are willing to put their fingers into his relationship with his wife, Jane... That lens into Henson's life was completely unfamiliar to me, and I really did appreciate that. Jun 15, 2024 Full Review Jim Henson Idea Man | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Robert Levin Newsday You leave the movie with a better understanding of this monumental figure, while also feeling like he's still something of an enigma. And that's as it should be. Rated: 3/4 May 31, 2024 Full Review Jim Henson Idea Man | Rotten Tomatoes (3) John Nugent Empire Magazine Howard’s genial account of the legendary Muppeteer plays it safe, with a fairly traditional documentary-making approach — but it still manages to be adequately inspirational, celebrational and, yes, even Muppetational. Rated: 3/5 May 31, 2024 Full Review Jim Henson Idea Man | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Tobias Jeg Exclaim! Unlike the multitude of creatures Henson produced, he was human after all. Rated: 7/10 Jun 19, 2024 Full Review Jim Henson Idea Man | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers The film tracks Henson’s progress as a creative visionary, revealing his superlative imagination, his persistence, and his unyielding dedication to his craft. Jun 15, 2024 Full Review Jim Henson Idea Man | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Andy Klein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It's totally enjoyable and well put together. Jun 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Barry M Thank you, Ron Howard...Thank you, Jane Henson... thanks to all the Henson children and frankly the entire family... all of the the beautiful, talented, devoted friends and colleagues... Jim Henson left the world a much better place for him having been here... THIS WAS MAGICAL...BRAVO, Opie!!! You ain't too shabby, yourself!!! 💜💚🌈 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review m s watched it tonight. super good! a well done portrait of a tireless worker and creative genius! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Jareth N Beautiful movie and a wonderful tribute to an amazing man. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review Audience Member A lot of insight into one of the most influential entertainment masters for GenXers. I think they could have gone deeper. It just seems to scratch the surface, for a person who has a lot of footage and stories to show who he was. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Evan C I just watched it and it really digs deep into the whole history of Jim Henson. The last few minutes were extremely emotional for me. Definitely something you must watch! 5/5 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review kate c Incredible storying telling of a creative genius. Time flew by watching and left me wanting to watch Labyrinth for the 1000th Time! Could the doc go more into the "mind" of his creative or his personal relationships...of course. He created so much in a short amount of time and probably achieved more than 20X the average creative in one year, so yes there is going to be a lot left unexplored. Ron Howard produced a movie that the masses could be re-introduced and entertained to the life of a non-stop innovator and creative with the majority of the movie showing old footage and film, including behind the scenes. For those who said too long...I say, not long enough. Both of this film and his life. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis "Jim Henson Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard captures Henson's restless creativity, ambition, and artistic evolution in the style and spirit of his complex subject, an artist who revolutionized television, inspired generations, and created some of the world's most beloved characters. Featuring new interviews with Henson's closest collaborators and children, as well as never-before-seen materials from his personal archives--including home movies, photographs, sketches, and diaries--Howard brings us an entertaining and insightful look at a man whose boundless imagination changed the world.

Director
Ron Howard

Producer
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Sara Bernstein, Margaret Bodde, Justin Wilkes, Mark Monroe, Christopher St. John

Screenwriter
Mark Monroe

Distributor
Disney+

Production Co
Disney Original Documentary, The Jim Henson Company, Imagine Documentaries

Genre
Documentary, Biography

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 2024, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)
May 31, 2024

Runtime
1h 51m
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