The Muppet Movie

More entertaining than humanly possible!

19791h 37m7.2(725 votes)

FamilyComedyAdventure

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…

The Muppet Movie (1979) is a family, comedy, and adventure film directed by James Frawley. It stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Jerry Nelson. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 725 votes.

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Director

James Frawley

Cast

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)

Richard Hunt

Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)

Charles Durning

Doc Hopper

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Is The Muppet Movie Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppet Movie

Where can I watch The Muppet Movie?

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Who stars in The Muppet Movie?

The Muppet Movie stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, and Richard Hunt, and was directed by James Frawley.

How long is The Muppet Movie?

The Muppet Movie has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.

When did The Muppet Movie come out?

The Muppet Movie was released in 1979.

What genre is The Muppet Movie?

The Muppet Movie is a family, comedy, and adventure film.

Is The Muppet Movie worth watching?

The Muppet Movie holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.