Follow That Bird (1985)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Follow That Bird
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Starz | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Sky | — |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +1 |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Follow That Bird in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Follow That Bird about?
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 is a Family, Comedy, Adventure, Music movie, released on 1985-08-02, runtime 88 minutes.
Is Follow That Bird worth watching?
TMDB users rate Follow That Bird 6.4 out of 10 from 96 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Follow That Bird?
In the United States, Follow That Bird streams on Howdy 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
Ken Kwapis
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)
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Sources
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