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22 June 1979 (USA) moreTagline:
More entertaining than humanly possiblePlot:
Kermit and his new found friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog-legs merchant is after Kermit. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Absolutely timeless more (70 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jim Henson | ... | Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice) | |
| Frank Oz | ... | Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef / Motorcycle Guy (voice) | |
| Jerry Nelson | ... | Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (uncredited) (voice) | |
| Richard Hunt | ... | Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice) | |
| Dave Goelz | ... | The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice) | |
| Charles Durning | ... | Doc Hopper | |
| Austin Pendleton | ... | Max | |
| Edgar Bergen | ... | Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice) | |
| Milton Berle | ... | Mad Man Mooney | |
| Mel Brooks | ... | Professor Max Krassman | |
| James Coburn | ... | El Sleezo Cafe Owner | |
| Dom DeLuise | ... | Bernie the Agent | |
| Elliott Gould | ... | Beauty Contest Compere | |
| Bob Hope | ... | Ice Cream Vendor | |
| Madeline Kahn | ... | El Sleezo Patron |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
95 minLanguage:
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Singapore:PG | Canada:G | Portugal:M/6 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Finland:S | UK:U | USA:G | Brazil:LivreFun Stuff
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Jim Henson spent an entire day in a 50-gallon steel drum submerged in a pond for the opening scene of Kermit in the swamp. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The colors of Gonzo's balloons change and re-arrange during his flight. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Statler: I'm Statler.
Waldorf: I'm Waldorf. We're here to heckle "The Muppet Movie".
Gate Guard: Gentlemen, that's straight ahead. Private screening room D.
Statler: Private screening?
Waldorf: Yeah, they're afraid to show it in public.
[they laugh as their car proceeds forward]
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Referenced in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) moreSoundtrack:
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21 years, 5 more muppet movies, and several Presidents later, this movie remains a classic and, in my opinion, the best of all Muppet Movies.
The entire family can enjoy this movie, and that's lost in current movies. Something that you would take your 6 year old to wouldn't really hold your interest, and vice-versa. The characters are in danger, but no real harm can be done. The characters are in stressful situations, but they don't shout profanities. What less would you expect from the beloved Muppets?
I find myself cracking up at the running gags and little implied jokes in this movie. The funniest are heard under a character's breath. Not only that, but it has an absolutely inspired musical score. Never since this movie have the Muppets shown such a broad range of emotions through their music.
All the Muppet movies are good. Even Muppets from Space, the least entertaining of the lot is fun. But if you want a really good time, get the original. You can watch it over and over...