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Jim Henson Idea Man

7.820241h 48mPGMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorRon Howard
WriterMark Monroe
ProducersChristopher St. John·Brian Grazer

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Jim Henson Idea Man isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla and 121 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ron Howard

JHJim Henson
Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
FOFrank Oz
Frank Oz
Self
DGDave Goelz
Dave Goelz
Self
FBFran Brill
Fran Brill
Self
RMRita Moreno
Rita Moreno
Self
JCJennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly
Self
BHBrian Henson
Brian Henson
Self
LHLisa Henson
Lisa Henson
Self
ARAlex Rockwell
Alex Rockwell
Self
HHHeather Henson
Heather Henson
Self
CHCheryl Henson
Cheryl Henson
Self
BEBonnie Erickson
Bonnie Erickson
Self

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Is Jim Henson Idea Man based on a true story?

Yes — Jim Henson Idea Man is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).