Time Piece_
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
Starring
Jim Henson, Enid Cafritz, Jerry Juhl
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Time Piece was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental ...
Time Piece is a Comedy, Music, Fantasy film with a runtime of 0h 9m.
CAST (12)
Jim Henson
Man
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Enid Cafritz
Wife
Jerry Juhl
Bartender
Frank Oz
Messenger boy
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April March
Stripper
DB
Diana Birkenfield
DB
Dave Bailey
Drummer
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Sandy Patterson
DP
Dennis Paget
JH
Jim Hutchison
Male Dancer
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Barbara Richman
Don Sahlin
Comic
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What is Time Piece about?
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
How long is Time Piece?
Time Piece has a runtime of 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Who stars in Time Piece?
The cast of Time Piece includes Jim Henson, Enid Cafritz, Jerry Juhl, Frank Oz, April March.
What is the rating of Time Piece?
Time Piece has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Music
Fantasy