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poster
Amazon Prime Video
86
8.3
/27989/
82
/1781/
80
/574/
4.2
/84692/
97
/256/
94
/735/
85
/41/
cc age 10+

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.
poster
85
7.7
/367752/
76
/9552/
74
/4672/
4.1
/481582/
94
/133/
87
/11347/
90
/36/
cc age 16+

Being John Malkovich (1999)
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
poster
Criterion Channel
82
7.6
/56497/
75
/1017/
75
/870/
4.1
/123546/
86
/36/
91
/958/
86
/10/

The Double Life of Véronique (1991)
Véronique is a beautiful young French woman who aspires to be a renowned singer; Weronika lives in Poland, has a similar career goal and looks identical to Véronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Véronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.
poster
Hoopla
78
7.6
/7307/
76
/426/
72
/148/
3.6
/9095/
95
/79/
87
/667/
71
/24/

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
64
5.8
/11766/
59
/705/
61
/308/
3.1
/75517/
88
/43/
54
/92/
64
/5/
cc age 15+

Possum (2018)
A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
63
6.1
/3191/
63
/237/
61
/75/
3.1
/4453/
77
/138/
59
/21/
59
/23/
cc age 15+

Judy & Punch (2019)
In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
70
62
7.2
/4393/
68
/60/
66
/59/
3.3
/2713/
75
/8/
81
/96/
65
/5/
cc age 6+

Lili (1953)
Members of a circus troupe "adopt" Lili Daurier when she finds herself stranded in a strange town. The magician who first comes to her rescue already has romantic entanglements and thinks of her as a little girl. Who can she turn to but the puppets, singing to them her troubles, forgetting that there are puppeteers? A crowd gathers around Lili as she sings. The circus has a new act. She now has a job. Will she get her heart's desire?
poster
76
58
7.0
/2240/
67
/48/
65
/54/
3.9
/3341/
100
/9/
76
/23/

The Puppetmaster (1993)
Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
poster
The Roku Channel
50
6.2
/15741/
61
/455/
61
/245/
2.8
/2411/
25
/8/
40
/522/

Powder Blue (2009)
On the gritty streets of LA, the destinies of four people desperate for connection and redemption are about to collide.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
68
44
5.4
/1626/
44
/11/
52
/7/
93
/15/
99
/37/

Goodbye, Petrushka (2022)
Claire moves impulsively from NYC to Paris, where she nannies for the family from hell, battles wacky French bureaucrats, embarrasses herself in front of her Parisian crush, and navigates a toxic relationship—among other faux pas.
poster
Kanopy
74
32
7.6
/112/
75
/10/
68
/11/
3.5
/238/
67
/6/
92
/447/

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets (1984)
Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors in college, his incredible contributions to "Sesame Street" and the creation of "The Muppet Show." In addition to interviews with Henson, his wife, Jane, and close collaborator Frank Oz, this in-depth special also offers viewers a peek inside the magical Henson Workshop.
poster
78
23
8.6
/328/
84
/17/
68
/26/
3.8
/711/

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
41
19
4.9
/1208/
48
/38/
38
/23/
2.6
/1326/
17
/18/

Screamtime (1983)
Compilation of three short horror films: "That's The Way To Do It", "Dreamhouse" and "Do You Believe In Fairies?" plus some new linking material.
poster
61
17
6.3
/863/
58
/8/
63
/21/
3.2
/543/
57
/8/

The Mad Genius (1931)
A crippled puppeteer rescues an abused young boy and turns the boy into a great ballet dancer. Complications ensue when, as a young man, the dancer falls in love with a young woman the puppeteer is also in love with.
poster
?
7.3
/42/
60
/1/

Father (2018)
Puppeteer Chen Hsi-huang establishes his own troupe and moves out from under the shadow of his father, the legendary Li Tien-lu.
poster
?
9.0
/18/

The Puppeteer (2004)
The Puppeteer is a powerful, moving glimpse into the art of puppetry and the passion of a brilliant artist. The film treats viewers to Igor's street corner magic and following a dramatic turn of events, leaves us to reflect on life, art and the pursuit of dreams.
poster
?
10
/1/

One Little Indian (1954)
This short puppet animation from the fifties tells the story of Magic Bow, a First Nations boy endowed with magic gifts. Magic Bow is in the big city for the first time, thrilling audiences with his tricks at the Wild West Rodeo. Outside the arena, cars, trucks and buses zip by at dizzying speeds. With the help of some savvy city dwellers, Magic Bow learns a few important traffic rules to help him navigate the streets safely.
poster
?
7.2
/63/
58
/3/

Cicada Princess (2012)
Cicadas come out of the ground for a party at the end of their lives.
poster
?
9.2
/5/
100
/1/

La Charada Teatro - Puppeteers in Guatemala (2020)
A joyous Guatemalan film about the magic and charm of puppetry. This documentary follows the charismatic artists as they make their puppets and perform. Both humorous and socially aware, their themes are drawn from classic stories, local legends and history.
poster
?
7.3
/21/
70
/1/

The Man Who Made Angels Fly (2013)
When the lights dim and the stage is revealed, Meschke channels life through the strings of his puppets, triggering the spiritual connection between the creator and his alter-egos: the charismatic Don Quixote, the loving Penelope, the inquisitive Baptiste, or the mysterious Antigone. THE MAN WHO MADE ANGELS FLY is a poetic story about a master of his craft that has inspired audiences to reflect upon common issues of suffering and the mortal coil. Visionary and un-biographic, imaginary tribute to the puppeteer.
poster
?
75
/2/

Michael Hatzius: Echstasy - Live! (2016)
N/A
poster
?
8.0
/36/
76
/3/
93
/3/

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars (2017)
Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s eponymously titled Star Wars. The Star Wars saga ends with the release of The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. This documentary celebrates where it all began. It includes previously unheard stories from the people who made one of the most successful movies of all time, with additional interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage. The presenter, Star Wars superfan David Whiteley, who has his own connection to the original film (he was born on May the 4th), tracks down the often modest British talent who brought the galaxy to life. David explores the contribution of the London Symphony Orchestra and meets Ann Skinner, who was in charge of continuity. As well as seeing her original stills from the set, Ann reveals how she helped Sir Alec Guinness with one of the most famous speeches in Star Wars.
poster
?
9.0
/6/

Fish Out Of Water (2019)
Anxious about a new school and his relationship to his brother, a boy with Cerebral Palsy meets an alien who helps him cope with his fears.
poster
51
?
5.2
/179/
50
/3/

All American Drawback (1935)
The Dean and Board of Flunk Well College are arguing with its football coach, Bergen, about the team's star player, Charlie McCarthy, who is the only reason the team is a winning one, but who isn't doing well academically and could be pulled from the team if his grades and behavior don't improve. In other words, Charlie is a dummy in more ways than one. Beyond other problems Coach Bergen has with Charlie concerning the coach's girlfriend Joan, Coach Bergen has to get Charlie prepared to pass an exam administered by the Dean. Instead of cheating like he usually does, Charlie has his own way of dealing with the exam.
poster
?
70
/2/
70
/1/

Michael Hatzius: Echsoterik (2020)
N/A
poster
?
6.4
/13/
50
/2/

Augsburger Puppenkiste - Geister der Weihnacht (2018)
N/A
poster
?
7.5
/84/
71
/9/
62
/5/

The Little Man (2015)
The Little Man lives happily in his little house in the Hollow Mountain. His peaceful life ends once he begins to have dreams about a mysterious house where he is to find what he desires. Even though he does not feel like having any desires, he crack the mystery himself.
poster
57
?
6.6
/574/
62
/13/
43
/17/

Plus One (2008)
After a failed marriage, Masha retreats to the sanctuary of her humble profession as a translator of serious literature. Financial difficulties force her to accept an offer to interpret during a seminar held by an English puppeteer.
poster
The Roku Channel
?
6.8
/74/
10
/2/
100
/1/

Sunflower Hour (2011)
A behind the scenes look at the seedy underbelly of puppeteering and what it really takes to make it in children's television.
poster
64
?
7.1
/148/
60
/1/
62
/4/

I Am Suzanne! (1933)
A dancer falls in love with a puppeteer, much to the consternation of her manipulative manager. The puppeteer himself seems more interested in his puppets than in romance with her. Can she find true love?
poster
35
?
4.6
/211/
10
/1/
58
/9/

Hello-Goodbye (1970)
A car salesman journeys to France and encounters an apparently lonely woman. He immediately begins to successfully woo her only to learn that she is actually a baron's wife. Fortunately, the baron believes in open marriages and winds up hiring the Englishman to teach his son (from an earlier marriage) everything about automobiles. Meanwhile the car salesman finds himself falling seriously in love with the wife. The baron really doesn't mind as he himself is involved with another.
poster
?

Hakawati, the Last storytellers (2019)
Despite their children's reluctance, Radi and Mounira, a 65-year-old puppeteer couple, set off on tour between Israel and Palestine in their outdated van. They are exhausted from having to set up and take down the stage, from performing three shows in a row in front of hundreds of wild children under a burning sky. Lost in Jericho, frightened by the bombs falling near Majd Al Shams, destabilized by the Bedouin children of the Negev unable to determine their own identity, they no longer know if their mission is still relevant. Safeguarding the identity of their people through their shows, but at what cost? A quest for Palestinian identity.
poster
?

Diva Drømme (2006)
N/A
poster
?

Big Red House (2024)
The documentary sheds light on the lives of children who suffered physical and psychological trauma due to the terrorist attacks by Armenia on the eve of the Second Karabakh War.
poster
?

Never Felt Better (2021)
Inspired by true events, a young man slowly turns into a puppet after being bitten by an evil sock puppet.
poster
?

The House That Bleeds (2021)
Alex and Lucy are an expecting couple, when Alex’s antisocial uncle leaves his will to be sorted alphabetically upon his mysterious death, Alex is left with this Victorian “fixer-upper” and a desire to do family life right. Lucy, however, finds the house makes her uncomfortable, and begins to question if she is ready to become a mother. 'THE HOUSE THAT BLEEDS' is a short film made during the COVID19 Pandemic, originally intended to be a live action film it was adapted into using puppets instead, being one of the first live action horror shorts to use Jim Henson-style puppets for the protagonists.
poster
?

Muppet Man
The story of how Jim Henson tried to convince broadcasters that The Muppets was a great idea and how he worked to get the characters on air where they became a comedy staple.
poster
?

Sweetly Broken (2012)
A boy puppet falls in love with a girl puppet. In a cruel twist of fate,they are separated when they are purchased by different people. When they chance upon each other again, the boy puppet does everything in his power to return to her side.


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