01 A cabaret artist and a master puppeteer join forces for a wildly theatrical collaboration that became one of their biggest hits.
Directed by Bobby Sheehan · 1h 28m
6 Best Puppet Show Movies
By Vlad Zakh · September 13, 2026
From a shadow-puppet retelling of an ancient Indian epic to a puppet samurai show ambushed by a notorious gang, these are the best movies that bring puppetry to vivid life. In Marianne’s Theatre (2004): A puppet ringmaster struggles to keep harmony among three mischievous shadowy acrobats determined to steal her show. Worth seeking out is Sita Sings the Blues (2008): A trio of Indian shadow puppets narrate the epic tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita, mirrored by a modern woman’s heartbreak.
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02 Two performers dressed in Oriental fashion present a delicate and enchanting shadow play theatre.
Directed by Segundo de Chomón · 0h 03m
03 After her father's traveling puppet samurai show is ambushed by a ruthless gang, a young woman sets out for vengeance.
Directed by John Maclean · 1h 31m · Rated R
Where to watch
Stream: Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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04 Ventriloquist Nina Conti unveils a virtual zoo of puckish puppet characters in this profanity-strewn stand-up special.
Directed by Jim Hare · 1h 04m
05 A trio of Indian shadow puppets narrate the epic tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita, mirrored by a modern woman's heartbreak.
Directed by Nina Paley · 1h 22m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: OVID, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
06 A puppet ringmaster struggles to keep harmony among three mischievous shadowy acrobats determined to steal her show.
Directed by Co Hoedeman · 0h 16m
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