The Muppets Go to the Movies(1981)
The Muppets Go to the Movies Synopsis
In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.
The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981) is a tv movie, family, comedy and music film directed by Peter Harris, released on May 20, 1981 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Harris
- Writers:
- Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Chris Langham
- Producers:
- Jim Henson
- Production:
- Jim Henson Productions, ABC, ITC Entertainment, Marble Arch Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Muppets Go to the Movies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dudley Moore
as Himself
Lily Tomlin
as Herself
Jim Henson
as Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef / Waldorf (voice)
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)
Richard Hunt
as Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)
Dave Goelz
as The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
Steve Whitmire
as Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
Louise Gold
as Popcorn Girl (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
as Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)
Brian Meehl
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Bob Payne
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Harris, written by Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl and Chris Langham, produced by Jim Henson.
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The Muppets Go to the Movies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Muppets Go to the Movies – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Muppets Go to the Movies?
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The main cast of The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981) includes Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Jerry Nelson. The film was directed by Peter Harris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Muppets Go to the Movies released?
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The Muppets Go to the Movies was released on May 20, 1981 and runs for 49m.
Is The Muppets Go to the Movies worth watching?
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The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.