Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Watch TrailerA poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | Canada, United States of America |
| Genre | Family, Comedy, Music |
| Director | Jim Henson |
| Runtime | 53 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (79 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Jim Henson's puppet musical constructs a tale of poverty and inner wealth, relying on the rustic melodies of a jug-band to provide its sonic heart. It explores themes of sacrifice and mutual care through a gentle, musical narrative adapted from an O. Henry story.
What lingers after the final song is a profound sense of warmth and the quiet truth that the greatest gifts are often intangible. A humble production with immense emotional resonance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jim Henson
Best Watched
Best viewed on a cozy winter evening, a perfect family watch for the holidays.
🎭 Cast
Jerry Nelson
Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)
Frank Oz
Chuck (voice)
Marilyn Sokol
Ma Otter (voice)
Richard Hunt
Charlie / Lizard / George Rabbit (voice)
Eren Ozker
Gretchen Fox / Hetty Muskrat / Mrs. Mink / Old Lady Possum (voice)
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / Snake (voice)
Dave Goelz
Wendell / Pop-eyed Catfish / Will Possum (voice)
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