The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (Also Known As: Bodzio w Krainie Mruków ) is a Adventure Comedy film directed by Gary Halvorson and written by Mitchell Kriegman (story), Mitchell Kriegman (screenplay). It released on 1 October 1999 (USA). The film stars Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams. Elmo loves his fuzzy, blue blanket, and would never let anything happen to it. However, a tug-of-war with his friend Zoe sends his blanket to a faraway land, and Elmo in hot pursuit.