The Muppet Movie(1979)

Associated Film Distribution (AFD)

G
1h 35m

Release Date: Jun 22, 1979

89%
88%
7.6

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

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Note: Distributed by Associated Film Distribution (AFD)

Release Details

Original Release | Jun 22, 1979 | Limited

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

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

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Box Office Results

All Releases (3)
Total US & Canada:
$65,810,475
Total International
$0
Total Worldwide:
$65,811,736

Total US & Canada:
$65,200,000
Total Worldwide:
$65,200,470

Current Showtimes

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Tue Sep 8

Director & Top Cast

James Frawley
Director

Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog

Frank Oz
Miss Piggy

Jerry Nelson
Floyd Pepper

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

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