Peter89Spencer
8/10A Muppet version of the classic tale Treasure Island, and it is fantastic!
Reviewed on September 1, 2021
Muppet Treasure Island(1996)
Set sail for Muppet mayhem!
6.7(486)1h 40m1996-02-16
RomanceAdventureComedyFamily
Muppet Treasure Island Synopsis
Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.
Muppet Treasure Island (1996) is a romance, adventure, comedy and family film directed by Brian Henson, released on February 16, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Billy Connolly and Jennifer Saunders. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 486 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Henson
- Writers:
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Jerry Juhl, James V. Hart
- Producers:
- Brian Henson, Frank Oz
- Cinematographer:
- John Fenner
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions
- Budget:
- $31,000,000
- Revenue:
- $38,506,751
- Status:
- Released
Muppet Treasure Island (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Muppet Treasure Island before you stream it.
Muppet Treasure Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Curry
as Long John Silver
Kevin Bishop
as Jim Hawkins
Billy Connolly
as Billy Bones
Jennifer Saunders
as Mrs. Bluveridge
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)
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (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)
Jerry Nelson
as Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
John Henson
as Sweetums (voice)
- Danny Blackner
Danny Blackner
as Short Stack Stevens
Key crew
Directed by Brian Henson, written by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jerry Juhl and James V. Hart, produced by Brian Henson and Frank Oz.
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Muppet Treasure Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 486 ratings.
Sierbahnn
8/10Just a stunning adaptation, plus Curry Even if this did not have Curry in it, it would still have been a good adaptation of Stevenson's story. The muppets do the muppet-thing and it is silly, and funny, and light. It is just a good movie. THEN you add Tim Curry to the mix and you get something... remarkable. The meme "The reason Michael Caine and Tim Curry are so good in their respective Muppet movies is that…
Reviewed on June 16, 2026
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Muppet Treasure Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Muppet Treasure Island online?
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Muppet Treasure Island (1996) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Muppet Treasure Island?
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The main cast of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) includes Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders and Dave Goelz. The film was directed by Brian Henson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Muppet Treasure Island released?
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Muppet Treasure Island was released on February 16, 1996 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Muppet Treasure Island worth watching?
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Muppet Treasure Island (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 486 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Muppet Treasure Island?
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Yes. The official Muppet Treasure Island trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.