The Muppets Take Manhattan(1984)
They're coming to take on Broadway!
The Muppets Take Manhattan 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.
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) is a romance, comedy and family film directed by Frank Oz, released on June 27, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 433 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Oz
- Writers:
- Frank Oz, Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses
- Producers:
- David Lazer
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Paynter
- Composer:
- Ralph Burns
- Production:
- Delphi II Productions, TriStar Pictures, Henson Associates
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,535,829
- Status:
- Released
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The Muppets Take Manhattan Cast & Crew
Main 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
James Coco
as Mr. Skeffington
Dabney Coleman
as Martin Price
Key crew
Directed by Frank Oz, written by Frank Oz, Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses, produced by David Lazer.
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The Muppets Take Manhattan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 433 ratings.
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The Muppets Take Manhattan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Muppets Take Manhattan online?
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The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Muppets Take Manhattan?
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The main cast of The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire and Richard Hunt. The film was directed by Frank Oz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Muppets Take Manhattan released?
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The Muppets Take Manhattan was released on June 27, 1984 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Muppets Take Manhattan worth watching?
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The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 433 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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