The Muppet Movie(1979)
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The Muppet Movie 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!
The Muppet Movie (1979) is a family, comedy and adventure film directed by James Frawley, released on June 22, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson and Richard Hunt. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 719 ratings.
- Director:
- James Frawley
- Writers:
- Jerry Juhl, Jack Burns, Jim Henson
- Producers:
- Jim Henson
- Cinematographer:
- Isidore Mankofsky
- Composer:
- Paul Williams
- Production:
- ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $76,462,692
- Status:
- Released
The Muppet Movie (1979) Trailer
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The Muppet Movie Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Muppet Movie.
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45th Anniversary Spot
Teaser
The Muppet Movie (1979) Teaser
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James Frawley on THE MUPPET MOVIE
Featurette
The Muppet Movie Cast & Crew
Main 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
James Coburn
as El Sleezo Cafe Owner
Dom DeLuise
as Bernie the Agent
Key crew
Directed by James Frawley, written by Jerry Juhl, Jack Burns and Jim Henson, produced by Jim Henson.
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The Muppet Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 719 ratings.
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The Muppet Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Muppet Movie online?
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The Muppet Movie (1979) 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 The Muppet Movie?
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The main cast of The Muppet Movie (1979) includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt and Dave Goelz. The film was directed by James Frawley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Muppet Movie released?
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The Muppet Movie was released on June 22, 1979 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Muppet Movie worth watching?
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The Muppet Movie (1979) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 719 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Muppet Movie?
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Yes. The official The Muppet Movie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.