Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog
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The Muppet Movie is a 1979 American musical road comedy film directed by James Frawley, produced by Jim Henson, and the first theatrical film to feature the Muppets. A co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States, the film was written by The Muppet Show writers Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns.
- $8 million
- Jim Henson
- Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher
Jun 22, 1979 · IMDb page for the classic Muppet movie, starring Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and more. Find out the plot, cast, awards, goofs, quotes, and more about this adventure comedy family film.
- (38K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Family
- James Frawley
- 1979-06-22
A 1979 Muppet Show Fan Club newsletter (vol. 2, no. 1) featured an article with behind the scenes information about the movie: " The Muppet Movie comes to your neighborhood theaters this summer. If you think it's a film version of The Muppet Show , you're in for a surprise.
Kermit the Frog and his friends embark on a road trip to Hollywood, where they face a frog legs merchant and other challenges. IMDb provides multiple summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and more for this classic Muppet movie.
The Muppet Movie is a comedy adventure film that follows Kermit the Frog and his friends on their cross-country journey to Hollywood. The film features cameos from celebrities, musical numbers, and a classic showdown with Doc Hopper.
- (1.8K)
- James Frawley
- G
- Kids & Family, Comedy
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Watch Kermit and his friends embark on a musical adventure in Hollywood, where they face a villain who wants to eat them. The Muppet Movie is a classic comedy film for the whole family, available on Blu-ray, DVD and Disney+.
Roger Ebert praises the origin story of the Muppets, who travel from a swamp to Hollywood in a 1940s Studebaker and face various human and animal characters. He calls the film a comedy adventure that shows the Muppets' humanity and humor, and their connection to the audience.
