The Muppet Movie
"More entertaining than humanly possible!"
Originally released in 1979. The Muppet Movie is a family/comedy film. directed by James Frawley.
Starring Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Jerry Nelson
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (673 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$75.2M
9.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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)
Charles Durning
as Doc Hopper
Austin Pendleton
as Max
Edgar Bergen
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
Milton Berle
as Mad Man Mooney
Mel Brooks
as Professor Max Krassman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $75,161,953
Production Companies
- ITC Entertainment
- Henson Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Muppet Movie about?
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 the...
Who directed The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie was directed by James Frawley.
How long is The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Muppet Movie released?
The Muppet Movie was released on June 22, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Muppet Movie?
The main cast of The Muppet Movie includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz.
Is The Muppet Movie worth watching?
The Muppet Movie has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 673 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.