Movies and TvShows featuring "puppet-show" theme.

As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

Meet Cody and the Helpsters, a team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems. Whether it's planning a party, climbing a mountain, or mastering a magic trick, the Helpsters can figure anything out — because everything starts with a plan.

Kidding is a TV show that revolves around Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, a beloved children's TV show host. Behind the scenes, Jeff struggles with a failing marriage, the loss of a child, and his own personal demons. As he tries to maintain his public persona, he grapples with his emotions, leading to a breakdown that affects both his professional and personal life.

Thunderbirds is a campy and thrilling TV show set in the year 2026. It follows the adventures of a secret organization called International Rescue, led by philanthropist Jeff Tracy. Using their advanced technology and resources, they embark on dangerous missions to save lives from various villains and terrorists. The show combines puppetry and stop-motion animation to create a unique and entertaining experience.

A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.

Created by French surrealist artist Roland Topor and director Henri Xhonneux, Telecat is a news show parody hosted by a tomcat named Groucha (who always had his arm in plaster) and an ostrich named Lola. It featured a variety of sentient objects and revolved around the idea that the real-life elementary particles known as gluons were “the souls of objects”.

After his wife is murdered, Jamie Ashen returns to his hometown of Ravens Fair to uncover the connection between his family and the ghost of a ventriloquist named Mary Shaw. He discovers a curse linked to the town and must bury a possessed doll to end the terror. As he investigates, he is pursued by a police officer who is also affected by the curse. In the end, Jamie realizes that his stepmother is the true villain, and he suffers the same fate as the other victims in the town.

Rosie and Jim was a British children's television programme produced by Ragdoll Productions which aired on CITV from 3 September 1990 to 11 December 2000.

TV Funhouse is an animated sketch comedy show that parodies various aspects of pop culture. It incorporates irreverent humor, absurdism, and satire to create a unique viewing experience. The show features recurring characters, running gags, and silly, absurd comedy. It is known for its adult-oriented humor and clever, sometimes controversial, satire.

Greg the Bunny is a rabbit puppet who becomes a TV personality in a show within a show. He navigates the challenges of the television industry and develops relationships with a vampire puppet, his female boss, and his disappointed father.

In Italy during the Great War, Geppetto, a carpenter, loses his son Carlo in a bomb accident. Devastated, Geppetto spends the next twenty years mourning and plants a pine cone near his grave. He then cuts down the resulting tree and crafts a wooden boy named Pinocchio, who is brought to life by a bluish Wood Sprite. Pinocchio's journey begins as he navigates through school, the circus, the afterlife, and war, while discovering the true meaning of life and immortality.

In a small Italian village, a woodcarver named Geppetto creates a marionette puppet named Pinocchio. The puppet is brought to life by a fairy, who instructs him to lead a virtuous life in order to become a real boy. However, Pinocchio gets tempted by con artists and ends up in dangerous situations. With the help of his conscience, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio learns valuable lessons about truth, bravery, and selflessness. Ultimately, he proves himself to be a true boy at heart by saving his father and facing the challenges thrown at him.

Hallo Spencer is a German children's television series, created by Winfried Debertin and produced by Norddeutscher Rundfunk from 1979 until 2001. In these 22 years, 275 episodes were filmed, including a number of 'specials' featuring the characters taking part in traditional fairy tale and nursery rhyme themed stories. It is a puppet based show, featuring characters created and operated in the same fashion as Jim Henson's Muppets and Sesame Street, which in fact, some of the show's staff were former employees of the German version of Sesame Street. To this day, the series is popular and well loved in its home country to the extent that the theme park Heide Park features a themed area devoted to the show. The series has been repeated on the commercial channels Nickelodeon Germany and on the pay-TV channel Premiere. Episodes were regularly found on regional broadcast stations until March 2011.

When evil aliens disguised as clowns invade a small town, it's up to a group of misfit friends to save the day. These Killer Klowns from Outer Space use bizarre weapons like cotton candy cocoons and balloon animals to capture and kill their victims. As the town becomes overrun with these terrifying creatures, the friends must find a way to stop them before they destroy everything.

In Problem Child 2 (1991), a mischievous boy named Junior causes chaos in his new neighborhood. He pulls pranks, plays practical jokes, and causes trouble wherever he goes. With his infamous misbehavior and clever antics, Junior manages to turn the peaceful community upside down.

After her husband's murder, Regina Lampert finds herself being pursued by the CIA, the her late husband's friends, and a charming stranger. She must unravel the truth about her husband's secret life while avoiding danger at every turn.

Pinocchio, a wooden puppet, sets out on a fantastical journey to become a real boy. Along the way, he encounters various characters and encounters hardships that test his character.

Spitting Image is a British satirical comedy puppet show that parodies various political figures, celebrities, and events. It uses puppets to satirize politicians, members of the British royal family, and other prominent public figures. The show features sketches, songs, and satire that reflect current events and political climate, making it a popular and entertaining satire.

Your favorite celebrities tell their untold wildest adventures reenacted by marionette puppets. Big stars. Small puppets. Crazy stories.