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What is the main reason Elmo and his friends get arrested in Grouchland?
What is the main reason Elmo and his friends get arrested in Grouchland?
How does Elmo manage to escape from the cave where Huxley has trapped him?
How does Elmo manage to escape from the cave where Huxley has trapped him?
What test does the Queen of Trash give to Elmo?
What test does the Queen of Trash give to Elmo?
What does Huxley use in an attempt to capture Elmo and his blanket?
What does Huxley use in an attempt to capture Elmo and his blanket?
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What motivates Oscar to convince the Grouches to help Elmo's friends?
What motivates Oscar to convince the Grouches to help Elmo's friends?
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How does Bug assist Elmo during the conflict with Huxley?
How does Bug assist Elmo during the conflict with Huxley?
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What does Elmo do after rescuing his blanket?
What does Elmo do after rescuing his blanket?
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Who helps Elmo realize he should be brave while in the cave?
Who helps Elmo realize he should be brave while in the cave?
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What event triggers Elmo's adventure in Grouchland?
What event triggers Elmo's adventure in Grouchland?
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Who helps Elmo find his blanket in Grouchland?
Who helps Elmo find his blanket in Grouchland?
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In what year was The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland released?
In what year was The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland released?
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What was the box office gross of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
What was the box office gross of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?
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Which character is known for being greedy and stealing things in Grouchland?
Which character is known for being greedy and stealing things in Grouchland?
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Who are the Muppet performers involved in the film?
Who are the Muppet performers involved in the film?
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What does Elmo's blanket symbolize in the film?
What does Elmo's blanket symbolize in the film?
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What motivates Elmo to start his quest in Grouchland?
What motivates Elmo to start his quest in Grouchland?
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Study Notes
Elmo in Grouchland - Summary
- Genre: Musical adventure comedy film
- Year: 1999
- Director: Gary Halvorson (feature film debut)
- Based on: Sesame Street children's TV series (second theatrical film after "Follow That Bird")
- Production: Jim Henson Pictures and Children's Television Workshop
- Distribution: Columbia Pictures
- Box Office: 12millionagainsta12 million against a 12millionagainsta26 million budget (flop)
- Notable Cast: Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams, Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz
- Significance: One of the few Sesame Street productions by Jim Henson Company, final Muppet feature film for Fran Brill and Frank Oz (who retired), last Muppet film with Caroll Spinney before his retirement/death.
Plot Summary
- Elmo loses his blanket, which is taken to Grouchland.
- Elmo's adventure in Grouchland: a city populated by Grouches seeking to retrieve his blanket from Huxley, a greedy man.
- Help from Grizzy, a kind Grouch girl. Stuckweed encourages Elmo's effort.
- Sesame Street residents (Zoe, Telly, Gordon, Maria, Cookie Monster, Big Bird) try to retrieve Elmo, but are arrested.
- Confrontations with Huxley, and his minions, Bug and the Pesties.
- Tests and challenges in Grouchland (raspberry blowing)
- Oscar, initially against helping Elmo's friends, is convinced by Elmo's actions.
- Sesame Street residents and Grouches collaborate and rescue Elmo.
- Elmo retrieves his blanket.
- Huxley's attempts to capture Elmo and the blanket
- Resolution: Elmo and his friends return to Sesame Street. Elmo apologizes to Zoe and their friendship is restored.
Supporting Characters
- Oscar the Grouch
- Zoe
- Telly Monster
- Huxley (antagonist)
- Grizzy
- Bug
- Pesties
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Test your knowledge on the 1999 musical adventure comedy film 'Elmo in Grouchland'. This quiz covers the film's plot, cast, production details, and its significance in the Sesame Street franchise. See how well you remember this delightful story of Elmo's quest to retrieve his lost blanket!
