The Muppets Take Manhattan
"They’re coming to take on Broadway!"
Originally released in 1984. The Muppets Take Manhattan is a romance/comedy film. directed by Frank Oz.
Starring Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Dave Goelz
Synopsis
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (409 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$25.5M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Henson
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Dave Goelz
as Gonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)
Steve Whitmire
as Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
Richard Hunt
as Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
Juliana Donald
as Jenny
Lonny Price
as Ronnie
Louis Zorich
as Pete
Art Carney
as Bernard Crawford
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,535,829
Production Companies
- Delphi II Productions
- TriStar Pictures
- Henson Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Muppets Take Manhattan about?
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring...
Who directed The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The Muppets Take Manhattan was directed by Frank Oz.
How long is The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The Muppets Take Manhattan has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Muppets Take Manhattan released?
The Muppets Take Manhattan was released on June 27, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The main cast of The Muppets Take Manhattan includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt.
Is The Muppets Take Manhattan worth watching?
The Muppets Take Manhattan has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 409 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.