Muppet Treasure Island
“Set sail for Muppet mayhem!”
Synopsis
Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.
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Muppet Treasure Island (1996) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-1028]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-23
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Tim Curry
Long John Silver
Kevin Bishop
Jim Hawkins
Billy Connolly
Billy Bones
Jennifer Saunders
Mrs. Bluveridge
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
Kevin Clash
Bad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice)
Bill Barretta
Clueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
John Henson
Sweetums (voice)
Danny Blackner
Short Stack Stevens
Peter Geeves
Black Eyed Pea
Harry Jones
Easy Pete
David J. Nicholls
Captain Flint
Frederick Warder
Calico Jerry
Nigel Plaskitt
Additional Muppet Performer
Louise Gold
Female Tourist Rat / Rat Tour Guide (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.24x
+$7.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Henson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Juhl, James V. Hart, Kirk R. Thatcher
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Muppet Treasure Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.5M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Henson
Jerry Juhl, James V. Hart, Kirk R. Thatcher, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jim Henson
Hans Zimmer
John Fenner
Michael Jablow
Brian Henson, Frank Oz
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Jablow
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Brian Henson
Director
Jerry Juhl
Screenplay
Brian Henson
Producer
Frank Oz
Producer
John Fenner
Director of Photography
James V. Hart
Screenplay
Kirk R. Thatcher
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Muppet Treasure Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Muppet Treasure Island about?
Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.
Who directed Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island was directed by Brian Henson.
Who stars in Muppet Treasure Island?
The principal cast of Muppet Treasure Island includes Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Dave Goelz.
When was Muppet Treasure Island released and how long is it?
Muppet Treasure Island was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $38.5M at the worldwide box office (1.24 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Muppet Treasure Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Muppet Treasure Island was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Is Muppet Treasure Island based on a book or true story?
Muppet Treasure Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson", Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).