Muppet Treasure Island
"Set sail for Muppet mayhem!"
Originally released in 1996. Muppet Treasure Island is a family/comedy film. directed by Brian Henson.
Starring Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, and Jennifer Saunders
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (445 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.3M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Steve Whitmire
as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
Kevin Clash
as 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)
Bill Barretta
as Clueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice)
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $34,327,766
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Jim Henson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muppet Treasure Island about?
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 whe...
Who directed Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island was directed by Brian Henson.
How long is Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Muppet Treasure Island released?
Muppet Treasure Island was released on February 16, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Muppet Treasure Island?
The main cast of Muppet Treasure Island includes Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop, Dave Goelz.
Is Muppet Treasure Island worth watching?
Muppet Treasure Island has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 445 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.