Muppet Treasure Island

Name: Muppet Treasure Island
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: 1996-02-16
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop, Dave Goelz

1996·Movie·G·100 min·★ 6.7(465)

Adventure Comedy Family More English titles

“Set sail for Muppet mayhem!”

After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.

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About Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 English-language adventure, comedy and family film directed by Brian Henson. The cast is led by Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

Muppet Treasure Island was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jim Henson Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 16, 1996, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $31 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.

Director: Brian Henson
Writers: Jerry Juhl, Kirk R. Thatcher, James V. Hart
Release date: February 16, 1996
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $31 million
Box office: $34 million
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions

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Muppet Treasure Island cast & crew

Muppet Treasure Island was directed by Brian Henson and written by Jerry Juhl, Kirk R. Thatcher, and James V. Hart.

The cast features Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Billy Connolly as Billy Bones, Jennifer Saunders as Mrs. Bluveridge, Kevin Bishop as Jim Hawkins, Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice), and Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by John Fenner, and it was produced by Frank Oz and Brian Henson.

Is Muppet Treasure Island worth watching?

Muppet Treasure Island holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 465 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and family, Muppet Treasure Island is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Muppet Treasure Island

Tim Curry

Long John Silver

Billy Connolly

Billy Bones

Jennifer Saunders

Mrs. Bluveridge

Kevin Bishop

Jim Hawkins

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)

Kevin Clash

Bad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice)