Synopsis
The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.
Scores
Overall Score
53.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
50.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
37.8%
Review Aggregate
87.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 95% of 77 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, uplifting, gritty. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedupliftinggrittyemotionalfamily-friendlydarkhistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score95.0
RT critic review count79
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes7,265
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $304,052 | $424,105 |
| International | 2011 | $6,760 | $9,429 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $310,812 | $433,534 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $154,730 | $215,824 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $2,241,000 | $3,125,841 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $720,000 | $1,004,286 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $4,100,000 | $5,718,853 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $9,776,000 | $13,635,978 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $136,823 | $190,847 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $17,128,553 | $23,891,629 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $288,000 (est) | $401,715 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $218,000 (est) | $304,076 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $685,000 | $955,467 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $1,142,000 | $1,592,910 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $57,600 | $80,343 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $2,390,600 | $3,334,510 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $14,737,953 | $20,557,120 |
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