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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

James Frawley

Producer:

Jim Henson

Writer:

Jerry Juhl, Jack Burns

Release Date:

Jan 1, 1979

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.

Cast

  • Jim Henson
  • Frank Oz
  • Jerry Nelson
  • Richard Hunt
  • Dave Goelz
  • Charles Durning
  • Austin Pendleton
  • Edgar Bergen
  • Milton Berle
  • Mel Brooks

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Jun 18, 2022

    orson welles is delivering those two lines like his career depends on it

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    Karsten
    Karsten
    Apr 5, 2021

    need to smoke a blunt with janice

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    mia lee vicino
    mia lee vicino
    Mar 8, 2022

    pulp fiction for he/theys

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    soupgeorg
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    Jun 12, 2020

    “Rainbow Connection“ is one of the sweetest, most heartwarming songs ever committed to film. It will never not make me smile a big, dopey smile. A musical slice of homemade apple pie.  Every cameo is golden. The climax of the film has Kermit and his friends engaging in…

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    demi adejuyigbe
    demi adejuyigbe
    Jul 30, 2023

    The fork in the road gag is still as funny as it was when I was six

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    Patrick Willems
    Patrick Willems
    May 13, 2021

    This is how my Muppet ratings work: If I have fun at any point, it gets 5 stars. Who am I to tell these fluffy guys the best way to entertain me?

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    grace spelman
    grace spelman
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    Jan 27, 2016

    ah, a bear in his natural habitat: a studebaker.

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    vi
    vi
    Oct 19, 2018

    I guess I was wrong when I said I never promised anyone. I promised me.  😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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    Alyssa Heflin
    Alyssa Heflin
    Apr 16, 2021

    my heart will never be as full as it is watching kermit thee frog step out of a saloon with his little boots and spurs and cowboy hat

    1.3K Likes
    Ashton
    Ashton
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  • Al
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    THERES NOT A WORD YET FOR OLD FRIENDS WHO JUST MET PART HEAVEN PART SPACE OR HAVE I FOUND MY PLACE OHHHH MY GODDDDD OMFGGGG OH MYGOPOOOD

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    KingVonSchweetz
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    The comedy in this movie is top tier. Especially for Dad joke fans. Quote: They don’t look like Presbyterians Character: Fozzie bear Moment: Fozzie giving Dr. Teeth the screenplay Rating: 9/10

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    Mickerdoo
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    The Muppet Movie

    A fun singalong adventure. Could have used a little more conflict and growth. But is saved by some really catchy tunes and great guests.

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  • Julia_spewlia
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    Cute, funny, feel good movie! The muppets are a classic and this movie just has the nostalgia I love to feel when watching a movie.

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    Lorelai
    Lorelai loved
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    I loved ts so so good! The muppets are so funny and loveable and I love the range of emotions a puppet frog is able to convey <3

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    Cameron Measom
    Cameron Measom loved
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    I have seen this movie so many times! And aside from all the controversial stuff in it I absolutely love this movie haha!

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  • Lilly
    Lilly liked
    The Muppet Movie

    What started it all. Watched the 2011 before this and watching this was an eye opener. Magical

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    Halen Ordunez
    Halen Ordunez loved
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    “It’s not often you see someone that green have the blues that bad” -Rowlf the Dog

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    Madison Borutski
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    So many memories here, love the muppets kids these days would never understand

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Universal acclaim based on 40 Reviews
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After that first second we quit wondering: This is magic, after all, so who wants to know where Henson is?

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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It's also very well written by Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns and directed by James Frawley (Kid Blue, The Big Bus) with a comic touch that never becomes facetious.

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Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Muppet Movie (1979) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is The Muppet Movie (1979)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's The Muppet Movie (1979) about?
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
Who's the cast of The Muppet Movie (1979)?
  • Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth
  • Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal
  • Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog
  • Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, Janice
  • Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
  • Charles Durning as Doc Hopper
  • Austin Pendleton as Max
  • Edgar Bergen as Self, Charlie McCarthy
  • Milton Berle as Mad Man Mooney
  • Mel Brooks as Professor Max Krassman
Who's the director behind The Muppet Movie (1979)?
James Frawley directed The Muppet Movie (1979).
Who produced The Muppet Movie (1979)?
Jim Henson produced The Muppet Movie (1979).