Follow That Bird(1985)
It's Big Adventure! It's Big Laughs! It's Big Bird on the Big Screen!
Follow That Bird Synopsis
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Follow That Bird (1985) is a family, comedy, adventure and music film directed by Ken Kwapis, released on August 2, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Richard Hunt. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Kwapis
- Writers:
- Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss, Jim Henson
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Curtis Clark
- Production:
- Henson Associates, Warner Bros. Pictures, Children's Television Workshop
- Revenue:
- $13,962,404
- Status:
- Released
Follow That Bird (1985) Trailer
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Follow That Bird Cast & Crew
Main cast
Caroll Spinney
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Jim Henson
as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
Frank Oz
as Cookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)
Richard Hunt
as Gladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
as Feathered Friends Magistrate / Grouch Diner Patron / Little Girl / Additional Muppets (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
Paul Bartel
as Grouch Cook
Sandra Bernhard
as Grouch Waitress
Waylon Jennings
as Truck Driver
Laraine Newman
as Mommy Dodo (voice)
Eddie Deezen
as Donnie Dodo (voice)
Sally Kellerman
as Miss Finch (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ken Kwapis, written by Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss and Jim Henson, produced by Tony Garnett.
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Follow That Bird Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 92 ratings.
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Follow That Bird – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Follow That Bird online?
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Follow That Bird (1985) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 Follow That Bird?
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The main cast of Follow That Bird (1985) includes Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt and Kathryn Mullen. The film was directed by Ken Kwapis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Follow That Bird released?
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Follow That Bird was released on August 2, 1985 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Follow That Bird worth watching?
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Follow That Bird (1985) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 92 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 Follow That Bird?
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