The Muppet Movie (1979)
Overview
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!
Where to watch The Muppet Movie
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — | — |
| France | Disney Plus | Orange VOD | Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Muppet Movie in 48 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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! The Muppet Movie is a Family, Comedy, Adventure movie, released on 1979-06-22, runtime 97 minutes.
Is The Muppet Movie worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Muppet Movie 7.2 out of 10 from 733 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Muppet Movie?
In the United States, The Muppet Movie streams on Disney Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Frawley
Cast
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)
- Frank Oz as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)
- Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
- Richard Hunt as Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)
- Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
- Charles Durning as Doc Hopper
- Austin Pendleton as Max
- Edgar Bergen as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
- Milton Berle as Mad Man Mooney
- Mel Brooks as Professor Max Krassman
- James Coburn as El Sleezo Cafe Owner
- Dom DeLuise as Bernie the Agent
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Sources
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