Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Directed by Constance Marks
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.
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Top cast
Whoopi Goldberg
Narrator (voice)
Frank Oz
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Kevin Clash
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Bill Barretta
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Fran Brill
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Joan Ganz Cooney
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Arsenio Hall
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Hugh Jackman
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Kermit Love
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Martin P. Robinson
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey online?
As of August 6, 2026, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is available to stream on Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey on Netflix?
No — Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Hoopla instead.
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In which countries can I stream Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey?
As of August 6, 2026, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
