The Muppet Movie
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Synopsis
The 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!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
James Frawley on THE MUPPET MOVIEOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-09-04
Top Cast
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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 (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (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
Carol Kane
"Myth"
Cloris Leachman
Lord's Secretary
Steve Martin
Insolent Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.56x
+$68.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Frawley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl, Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Paul Williams, Kenny Ascher
- Original Title
- The Muppet Movie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76.5M
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Frawley
Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl, Jim Henson
Paul Williams, Kenny Ascher
Isidore Mankofsky
Christopher Greenbury
Lew Grade, Jim Henson, Martin Starger
Department Leadership Roster
James Frawley
Director
Jim Henson
Producer
Paul Williams
Original Music Composer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
Joel Schiller
Production Design
Jack Burns
Writer
Jerry Juhl
Writer
Kenny Ascher
Original Music Composer
Gwen Capetanos
Costume Design
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.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Muppet Movie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppet Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Muppet Movie about?
The 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!
Who directed The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie was directed by James Frawley.
Who stars in The Muppet Movie?
The principal cast of The Muppet Movie includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz.
When was The Muppet Movie released and how long is it?
The Muppet Movie was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $76.5M at the worldwide box office (9.56 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Muppet Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muppet Movie was composed by Paul Williams, Kenny Ascher.
Is The Muppet Movie based on a book or true story?
The Muppet Movie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); 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.).