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The Muppet Movie (1979)

Movie ★ 7.2 95 min

Family Comedy Adventure

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!

James Frawley Director Jack Burns Writer Jerry Juhl Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 22, 1979
Runtime
95 min
Rating
G
Budget
$8.0M
Box office
$75.2M
IMDb
tt0079588
Language
,
Studio
, Henson Associates

Themes

Cast

Jim Henson Jim Henson Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice) Frank Oz Frank Oz Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice) Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice) Richard Hunt Richard Hunt Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice) Dave Goelz Dave Goelz The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice) Charles Durning Charles Durning Doc Hopper Austin Pendleton Austin Pendleton Max Edgar Bergen Edgar Bergen Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice) Milton Berle Milton Berle Mad Man Mooney Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Professor Max Krassman James Coburn James Coburn El Sleezo Cafe Owner Dom DeLuise Dom DeLuise Bernie the Agent Elliott Gould Elliott Gould Beauty Contest Compere Bob Hope Bob Hope Ice Cream Vendor Madeline Kahn Madeline Kahn El Sleezo Patron Carol Kane Carol Kane "Myth" Cloris Leachman Cloris Leachman Lord's Secretary Steve Martin Steve Martin Insolent Waiter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Muppet Movie about?
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!
Who directed The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie was directed by James Frawley.
Who stars in The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt.
When was The Muppet Movie released?
The Muppet Movie is a 1979 family, comedy, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Muppet Movie?
You can watch The Muppet Movie with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.