The Muppet Movie 1979
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SplatThe 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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Full Cast & Crew
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)
as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
as Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)
as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
as Doc Hopper
as Max
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
as Mad Man Mooney
as Professor Max Krassman
Director:
Writer:
Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl, Jim Henson
Stars:
Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Charles Durning, Austin Pendleton, Edgar Bergen, Milton Berle, Mel Brooks,
Genres:
Family,Comedy,Adventure,Music
Release Date:
1979 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Muppet Movie
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Cast
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)
as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
as Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)
as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
as Doc Hopper
as Max
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
as Mad Man Mooney
as Professor Max Krassman
as El Sleezo Cafe Owner
as Bernie the Agent
as Beauty Contest Compere
as Ice Cream Vendor
as El Sleezo Patron
as "Myth"
as Lord's Secretary
as Insolent Waiter
as Balloon Vendor
as El Sleazo Tough
as Lew Lord
as El Sleazo Pianist
as Snake Walker
as Sailor
as Bartender
as Lumberjack
as Gate Guard
as One-Eyed Midget
as El Sleezo Cafe Waiter
as Cowboy
as Fletcher Bird / Scooter (assistant) (voice)
as Camilla (assistant)
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as Animal (assistant) / Beaker (assistant) / Big Bird (assistant) / Dr. Teeth (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Janice (assistant) / Scooter (assistant)
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