Where to watch Jim Henson in the UK
Find every Jim Henson film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 15 September 2026.
James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, actor, animator, creative producer, and director who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986), as well as creating the puppets for Sesame Street (1969). Born in Greenville, Mississippi, and raised in both Leland, Mississippi, and University Park, Maryland, Henson began developing puppets in high school. He created Sam and Friends (1955–1961), a short-form comedy…
Jim Henson films streaming in the UK
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Jim Henson TV shows streaming in the UK
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- Sesame Street (1969) Creator
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Great Performances (1971) as Kermit the Frog (voice)
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Dinosaurs (1991) In Memory Of
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Kermit the Frog
- Muppet Babies (2018) Characters
- The Oscars (1953) as Self / Kermit The Frog / Waldorf
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self
- The Muppet Show (1976) Writer
- Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' (2003) as Muppet Performer
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) Characters
- Fraggle Rock (1983) Director
- The Jim Henson Hour (1989) Executive Producer
- Muppet Babies (1984) Director
- Labyrinth (1986) Director
- Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (2022) Characters
- Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame (2002) Cast
- The Muppets (2011) Characters
- Einer wird gewinnen (1964) as Self
- The Storyteller (1988) Director
- The Muppets (2015) Characters
- The Witches (1990) Executive Producer
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1948) Cast
- The Muppet Movie (1979) Producer
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) In Memory Of
- Sesame Unpaved (1999) Cast
- CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) Executive Producer
- The Dark Crystal (1982) Producer
- Muppets Now (2020) Creator
- NBC Experiment in Television (1967) Director
- The First Snow of Fraggle Rock (2025) Characters
- The Muppets Mayhem (2023) Characters
- 5, Rue Sésame (2005) Creator
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) In Memory Of
- Dog City (1992) Creator
- Wedden, dat..? (1986) as Self
- Into the Night (1985) as Man on Phone
Jim Henson — FAQ
Where can I watch Jim Henson films in the UK?
Jim Henson's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Jim Henson's most popular films?
Most-watched Jim Henson films currently: Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' (2003), Labyrinth (1986), The Muppets (2011), The Witches (1990), The Muppet Movie (1979).
What TV shows has Jim Henson appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Sesame Street (1969), Saturday Night Live (1975), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Great Performances (1971), Wogan (1982).
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