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8.1/10   1,110 votes
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Director:
Jim Henson
Writers:
Lillian Hoban (book)
Russell Hoban (book)
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Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Family | Musical more
Tagline:
It's a Toe-Tapping Christmas in Frogtown Hollow! more
Plot:
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
Achingly detailed, marvellously crafted; a gem. more (37 total)

Cast

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Jerry Nelson ... Emmet Otter / Weasel (voice)

Frank Oz ... Chuck (voice)
Marilyn Sokol ... Ma Otter (voice)
Dave Goelz ... Wendel / Pop-eyed Catfish (voice)
Richard Hunt ... Charlie / Lizard (voice)
Eren Ozker ... Gretchen Fox (voice)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
48 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
The Old Bathing Suit That Your Grandma Otter Wore more

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8 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
Achingly detailed, marvellously crafted; a gem., 10 November 2001
Author: pslock

Emmet Otter might be dated, but it's one of Henson's finest offerings. Not only is the story well written (without talking down to children), but the level of artistry in the models, backgrounds, puppets, whathaveyou is simply amazing. Frank Oz, Jim Henson, and their crew created one of the pinnacles of "Muppet" based entertainment proving, even after 20 odd years, Henson is STILL the master.

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