The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999): Ratings & Box Office
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is a 1999 adventure comedy directed by Gary Halvorson. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes and earned $11.7 million worldwide on a $26 million budget. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $26M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland About?
The premise of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Elmo's favorite blue blanket is swept away by a vortex, he finds himself in Grouchland, a peculiar and unpleasant place. Determined to retrieve his beloved blanket, Elmo journeys through the yucky landscape, meeting a host of eccentric Grouches along the way. He learns valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and discovering the good in unexpected places during his quest.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- song
- the muppets
- sesame street
- educational
- children
The Director of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Directed by Gary Halvorson.
- Director Gary Halvorson
More from Gary Halvorson
More films directed by Gary Halvorson: The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni, The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours, The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata and The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Plot Summary
What happens in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a bright and cheerful day on Sesame Street, Elmo’s peace is shattered when his cherished blanket gets stained with orange juice. In a hurry to fix the mishap, he races to the laundromat, where an unexpected meeting with Zoe ignites a fierce contest over the beloved blanket. The friendly tussle leads to its unfortunate tearing, causing Elmo to feel deeply hurt and sever his friendship with Zoe, claiming she’s no longer his friend.
Full summary
The whole story of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, scene by scene
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Box Office & Budget
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland grossed $11.7 million worldwide on a $26 million budget, 45% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$11.7M
45% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $11.7M
- Budget
- $26M
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.
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9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What causes Elmo to lose his blanket in the beginning of the movie?
Cars in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
34 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1998 Ford E-Super Duty.
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1997 GMC Yukon Important role
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Elmo - Na Terra dos Rabugentos” and “Die Abenteuer von Elmo im Grummelland”.
- Also known as
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- Elmo - Na Terra dos Rabugentos
- Die Abenteuer von Elmo im Grummelland
- Elmo en el país de los Gruñones
- Le avventure di Elmo in Brontolandia
- Elmo nagy kalandja
- Przygody Elma w Krainie Zrzęd
- אלמו הסרט: הרפתקה בארץ זעפניה
- Elmo au pays des grincheux
- Приключения Элмо
- Elmo na Terra dos Rabugentos
- De Avonturen van Elmo in Mopperland
- 艾莫奇遇记
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- エルモと毛布の大冒険
- 엘모의 대모험
- Elmo en la Tierra de los Gruñones
- Пригоди Елмо у Брудляндії
- Les aventures de l’Elmo a Can Ronya
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Movies Like The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Elmo’s Magic Cookbook, Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure and Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas.
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Elmo’s Magic Cookbook 2001 -
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure 2004 -
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 1996 -
CinderElmo 1999 -
Don’t Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1983 -
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Doctor 2005 -
Sesame Street: Elmo’s Christmas Countdown 2007 -
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters 1986 -
Sesame Street: All-Star Alphabet 2005 -
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! 1990 -
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters 1986 -
Big Bird in China 1983
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland released?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was released on October 1, 1999.
Who directed The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was directed by Gary Halvorson.
More films by Gary Halvorson How much did The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland make at the box office?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland grossed $11.7 million worldwide on a budget of $26 million.
How is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland rated?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 59 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland have a post-credit scene?
No. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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