The Muppet Movie

Name: The Muppet Movie
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 1979-06-22
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz

1979·Movie·G·95 min·★ 7.2(699)

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“More entertaining than humanly possible!”

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!

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About The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie is a 1979 English-language family, comedy and adventure film directed by James Frawley. The cast is led by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Muppet Movie was produced by ITC Entertainment and Henson Associates and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on June 22, 1979, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $75 million worldwide.

Director: James Frawley
Writers: Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl
Release date: June 22, 1979
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $75 million
Production: ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates

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The Muppet Movie cast & crew

The Muppet Movie was directed by James Frawley and written by Jack Burns and Jerry Juhl.

The cast features Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice), Frank Oz as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice), Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice), Richard Hunt as Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice), Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice), and Charles Durning as Doc Hopper.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Williams, cinematography is by Isidore Mankofsky, and it was produced by Lew Grade and Jim Henson.

Is The Muppet Movie worth watching?

The Muppet Movie holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 699 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

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

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