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You'll be seeing stars (Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Bob Hope and more!) as The Muppet Movie tells the rags-to-riches tale of Kermit the Frog's leap to fame and fortune. It's Hollywood or bust when a small frog in a small swamp hears about a big audition in Tinsel Town. Against all odds, Kermit hits the road to the big time with only his bicycle and his dreams. Along the way, he meets a beautiful actress (Miss Piggie), a stand-up comedian (Fozzie Bear) and a whole troupe of talented friends who join Kermit as he heads West. It's sure to be a lights, camera, action-packed good time! The movie features the Oscar-nominated song, The Rainbow Connection by Paul Williams.
"...irresistible characters..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"...A delightful cult favorite..." VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever
"...embraceable by all ages." Newsweek Magazine
"...a thoroughly delightful movie..." New York Daily News
Editor's Note
Jim Henson's Muppets make their film debut in this charming story that chronicles their rise to fame. It all begins with Kermit the Frog sitting in a swamp singing and strumming a guitar. Realizing he can use his talent to "make people happy," Kermit decides to head for Hollywood. During his trip, Kermit meets fellow Muppets Fozzie the Bear, the Great Gonzo, Miss Piggy, and an odd assortment of others who join Kermit on his song-filled journey. But before Kermit and friends achieve their dreams of stardom, Kermit must confront the man who's been trying to catch him since he left the swamp--a man who sees Kermit as a potential meal ticket.THE MUPPET MOVIE is a lovingly made, touching story for kids of all ages as only Jim Henson could make it. The film includes clever, very funny cameo appearances by Milton Berle, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope, Cloris Leachman, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, and Orson Welles. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Song ("The Rainbow Connection"), Best Original Song Score.
| Features | Scene Selection | | Muppetisms | | Bonus Trailers | | Interactive Menus | | Spanish Subtitles | | French Subtitles | | Jim Frawley's Camera Test | | Spanish Track | | French Track | | English Subtitles | | Widescreen & Fullscreen Formats | | Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video | | English 5.1 Dolby Digital & 2-Channel Dolby Surround |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Columbia Tri-Star |
| Release Date: 6/5/2001 |
| Running Time: 94 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1979 | | Catalog ID: 05393 | | UPC: 00043396053939 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1/4:3 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films (1980) |  | The Muppet Movie, Winner, Best Fantasy Film | |
Oscar (1980) | | | Kenny Ascher, Paul Williams, Nominee, Best Music, Original Song Score And Its Adaptation Or Best Adaptation Score | | | Kenny Ascher, Paul Williams, Nominee, Best Music, Song | |
Golden Globe (1980 ) | | | Kenny Ascher, Paul Williams, Nominee, Best Original Song--Motion Picture |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...THE MUPPET MOVIE is a winner....[The puppets] prove highly attractive....A love of films and showbiz is apparent in every frame and gives THE MUPPET MOVIE a touch of class..." 05/30/1979New York Times
"...The last word in 'road pictures'....We very quickly come to accept the Muppets as real people who just happen to be made largely of felt." 06/22/1979 p.C19 Entertainment Weekly
"...[A] smart, lively musical farce....Henson's mix of grown-up humor and endearingly humanlike characters make this a must-have..." 06/08/2001 p.55 Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide 7 of 10
Enjoyable showcase for Jim Henson's irresistible characters... Unnecessary movie-star cameos...can't dim Muppets' appeal in their first feature film.
VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever 7 of 10
... A delightful cult favorite filled with entertaining cameos, memorable (though somewhat pedestrian) songs and crafty special effects--Kermit rides a bike and rows a boat! A success for the late Jim Henson.
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