Follow That Bird
"It's Big Adventure! It's Big Laughs! It's Big Bird on the Big Screen!"
Originally released in 1985. Follow That Bird is a family/comedy film. directed by Ken Kwapis. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, and Frank Oz
Synopsis
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (89 votes)
Box Office
$14M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Caroll Spinney
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Jim Henson
as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
Frank Oz
as Cookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)
Richard Hunt
as Gladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
as Feathered Friends Magistrate / Grouch Diner Patron / Little Girl / Additional Muppets (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
Paul Bartel
as Grouch Cook
Sandra Bernhard
as Grouch Waitress
Waylon Jennings
as Truck Driver
Laraine Newman
as Mommy Dodo (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,962,404
Production Companies
- Henson Associates
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Children's Television Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Follow That Bird about?
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting...
Who directed Follow That Bird?
Follow That Bird was directed by Ken Kwapis.
How long is Follow That Bird?
Follow That Bird has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Follow That Bird released?
Follow That Bird was released on August 2, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Follow That Bird?
The main cast of Follow That Bird includes Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen.