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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

“The Good, The Bad and The Stinky.”

★ 6.3(93)19991h 13m

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Where to watch The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

🇿🇦 South Africa

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Director: Gary Halvorson
Release date: 1999-10-01
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Box office: $11,700,000
Budget: $26,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jim Henson Pictures

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland — trailer

About The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is a 1999 movie in the Family, Comedy and Adventure genres, directed by Gary Halvorson, starring Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin and Vanessa Williams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 93 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.

Cast

Kevin Clash

Elmo / Pestie / Grouch Jailer / Grouch Cab Driver (voice)

Mandy Patinkin

Huxley

Vanessa Williams

Queen of Trash

Sonia Manzano

Maria

Roscoe Orman

Gordon

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Grizzy / Pestie (voice)

Dave Goelz

Humongous Chicken (voice)

Carmen Osbahr

Rosita (voice)

Joey Mazzarino

Bug (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)

Martin P. Robinson

Telly / Pestie / Laundromad Guy (voice)

David Rudman

Baby Bear / Fat Blue / Caterpillar / Pestie / Collander Stenchman / Ice Cream Customer (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland in South Africa?+

In South Africa, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland on Netflix?+

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?+

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?+

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland stars Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams, Sonia Manzano and Roscoe Orman.

When did The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland come out?+

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is a 1999 movie directed by Gary Halvorson.

What genre is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?+

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is Family, Comedy, Adventure and Music film.

Who directed The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?+

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was directed by Gary Halvorson.