Muppet Treasure Island (1996): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 action musical starring Tim Curry. It is partly based on Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $34.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Muppet Treasure Island About?
The premise of Muppet Treasure Island without spoilers, adapted from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kermit and his Muppet companions set sail for a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. They join forces with Young Jim Hawkins as they pursue the legendary treasure of Pirate Pete. The journey is fraught with peril, as the cunning Long John Silver schemes and navigates the crew through treacherous waters, leading to a thrilling quest for fortune and a clash of wits and daring.
Muppet Treasure Island Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- treasure
- treasure map
- pirate
- puzzle
- child protagonist
- muppet
- harbor town
- interactive tour
- musical number
- full motion video
- treasure hunt
- treasure chest
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- sea
- based on novel
- cd rom
- the muppets
- microsoft windows
- point of no return
- breaking the fourth wall
- disability
- steering a ship
- piano
- cult video game
- best selling video game
- cave
- beach
- coconut
- live action and animation
- lost video game
- single player
- swashbuckler adventure
- swashbuckler
- parrot
- mutiny
- pie throwing
- piano playing
- piece of eight
- frienemy
- fmv game
- based on film
Muppet Treasure Island Cast
Tim Curry stars in Muppet Treasure Island.
Muppet Treasure Island Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Muppet Treasure Island 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Muppet Treasure Island Plot Summary
What happens in Muppet Treasure Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint English inn, young Jim Hawkins shares his everyday life with his steadfast friends, Gonzo and Rizzo. Their existence takes a whimsical turn with the intriguing tales spun by Billy Bones, who tells them about the notorious Captain Bernie Flint, a merciless pirate known for burying his treasure on a secluded island and slaughtering his crew to keep the coveted map to the loot hidden away. One stormy night, Blind Pew arrives, delivering the ominous black spot to Bones, foretelling his imminent demise. As Bones draws closer to his end, he urgently urges Jim to embark on a formidable quest to secure the treasure and protect it from the grasp of a one-legged foe of ill repute.
Full summary
The whole story of Muppet Treasure Island, scene by scene
Muppet Treasure Island Box Office
Muppet Treasure Island grossed $34.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$34.3M
- US & Canada
- $34.3M
Muppet Treasure Island Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Muppet Treasure Island.
How Well Do You Know Muppet Treasure Island?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who first tells Jim about Captain Bernie Flint's buried treasure?
Muppet Treasure Island Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Os Marretas na Ilha do Tesouro” and “Muppet's "Die Schatzinsel"”.
- Also known as
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- Os Marretas na Ilha do Tesouro
- Muppet's "Die Schatzinsel"
- Los Muppets en la Isla del Tesoro
- Muppets - Die Schatzinsel
- I Muppet nell'isola del tesoro
- Los teleñecos en la Isla del Tesoro
- Остров сокровищ Маппетов
- Mupparna på Skattkammarön
- Muppets Schateiland
- L'Île au trésor des Muppets
- Muppet Kincses Sziget
- Τα Μάπετ: Το Νησί των Θησαυρών
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- החבובות: אי המטמון
- Muppets skatteø
- Muppet Define Adası
- Мъпетският остров на съкровищата
- Os Muppets na Ilha do Tesouro
- 머펫의 보물섬
- 布偶金银岛历险记
- マペットの宝島
- Muppety na wyspie skarbów
- Tajemný ostrov pokladů
- 布公仔金銀島歷險記
- Маппети. Острів скарбів
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Muppet Treasure Island FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Muppet Treasure Island, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Muppet Treasure Island released?
Muppet Treasure Island was released on February 16, 1996.
Who is in the cast of Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island stars Tim Curry.
How much did Muppet Treasure Island make at the box office?
Muppet Treasure Island grossed $34.3 million worldwide.
How is Muppet Treasure Island rated?
Muppet Treasure Island has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Muppet Treasure Island based on a book?
Yes. Muppet Treasure Island is partly adapted from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Does Muppet Treasure Island have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Muppet Treasure Island has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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