The Muppet Movie(1979)

G
1h 35m

Release Date: Jun 22, 1979 | Limited

Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.

Official Website

Note: Distributed by Associated Film Distribution

Releases

Original Release | Jun 22, 1979

2019 Re-release (Fathom Events) | Jul 25, 2019

2023 Re-release (45th Anniversary) (Fathom Events) | Jun 2, 2024

Director & Top Cast

James Frawley
Director

Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog

Frank Oz
Animal

Jerry Nelson
Robin the Frog

Richard Hunt
Scooter

Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo

Charles Durning

Doc Hopper

Austin Pendleton

Max

Edgar Bergen

Self

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

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United Kingdom,United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

While living the quiet life in a swamp, Kermit the Frog is approached by a Hollywood agent to audition for the chance of a lifetime. So Kermit takes this chance for his big break as he makes the journey to Hollywood. Along the way, Kermit comes across several quirky new friends including comedic Fozzie Bear, beautiful but feisty Miss Piggy, and the Great Gonzo. But Kermit must also watch out for ruthless Doc Hopper, who plans to use him as his spokesman for his frog legs food chain. — Blazer346 Kermit the Frog is persuaded by agent Dom DeLuise to pursue a career in Hollywood. Along the way, Kermit picks up Fozzie Bear , Miss Piggy , The Great Gonzo, and a motley crew of other Muppets with similar aspirations. Meanwhile, Kermit must elude the grasp of a frog leg restaurant magnate. — Ray Hamel Story of a frog, a bear and a pig (portraying themselves are Kermit the Frog , Fozzie Bear , and Miss Piggy ) on the road to Hollywood. Kermit claims it is "approximately" the way the Muppets began. While on their nationwide trek, they encounter Doc Hopper who plans to make Kermit his spokesman for his frog leg restaurant chain. Muppet characters' first outing in the movies features cameos in the double digits and safe family fun. — Tim Kretschmann Kermit the Frog wants fame. Persuaded by an agent to pursue acting, he hops west towards Hollywood. Tagging along: Fozzie Bear , Miss Piggy , The Great Gonzo, and a motley group of Muppets help dodge evil Doc Hopper and a cameo-filled cast on the trek to Tinseltown. — JK2