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The Muppet Movie
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The Muppet Movie

1979-06-22 · 97 min · ★ 7.2

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!

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Production details

Directors
James Frawley
Production companies
ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 76,462,692

Top Cast

Jim HensonJim HensonKermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)
Frank OzFrank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)
Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonFloyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
Richard HuntRichard HuntScooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)
Dave GoelzDave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
Charles DurningCharles DurningDoc Hopper
Austin PendletonAustin PendletonMax
Edgar BergenEdgar BergenHimself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
Milton BerleMilton BerleMad Man Mooney
Mel BrooksMel BrooksProfessor Max Krassman
James CoburnJames CoburnEl Sleezo Cafe Owner
Dom DeLuiseDom DeLuiseBernie the Agent
Elliott GouldElliott GouldBeauty Contest Compere
Bob HopeBob HopeIce Cream Vendor
Madeline KahnMadeline KahnEl Sleezo Patron
Carol KaneCarol Kane"Myth"
Cloris LeachmanCloris LeachmanLord's Secretary
Steve MartinSteve MartinInsolent Waiter
Richard PryorRichard PryorBalloon Vendor
Telly SavalasTelly SavalasEl Sleazo Tough

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