The Great Muppet Caper (1981): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
The Great Muppet Caper is a 1981 adventure musical starring Robert Morley, Jim Henson and Dave Goelz. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $31.2 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Great Muppet Caper About?
The premise of The Great Muppet Caper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three Muppet journalists—Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo—find themselves embroiled in a jewel heist investigation at London's Happiness Hotel. As they pursue the case, Miss Piggy joins the investigation, but she is soon framed by the brother of the hotel’s owner, Lady Holiday. The unlikely detective team must work together to unravel the mystery, clear Piggy's name, and expose the true culprit.
The Great Muppet Caper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- breaking the fourth wall
- the muppets
- character refers to the film credits
- caper
- hot air balloon
- sequel
- baseball game
- scene during end credits
- newsman
- rat
- eagle
- rock band
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- luggage
- suitcase
- valley girl
- newspaper editor
- taxi
- brother sister relationship
- miss piggy character
- swedish chef character
- kermit the frog character
- swimming
- tap dance
- motorcycle
- baseball diamond
- brother brother relationship
- receptionist
- fashion show
- model
- fashion designer
- hailing a taxi
- taxi driver
- escape from jail
- heist
- europe
- england
- english
- action girl
- disney acid sequence
- fired from a job
- slow motion scene
- caper mystery
- caper crime
- villainess
- synchronized swimming
- mgm lion spoof
- tap dancing
- wealth
- fozzie bear character
- water ballet
Where to Watch The Great Muppet Caper
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Great Muppet Caper Cast
Robert Morley leads the cast, with Jim Henson and Dave Goelz.
Also Starring in The Great Muppet Caper
· 5 moreThe Great Muppet Caper Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Great Muppet Caper 70 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Great Muppet Caper Plot Summary
What happens in The Great Muppet Caper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a hilarious twist of fate, investigative reporters Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, played by Robert Morley and Jim Henson respectively, suddenly find themselves in the middle of a chaotic escapade after being dismissed from their job at the Daily Chronicle for flubbing a major jewel theft story. With their careers hanging in the balance, Kermit approaches his editor, Mr. Tarkanian, seeking a chance at redemption. His proposal? A trip to London to investigate the very robbery they had misreported and to interview the victim, the illustrious fashion designer Lady Holiday.
Full summary
The whole story of The Great Muppet Caper, scene by scene
The Great Muppet Caper Box Office
The Great Muppet Caper grossed $31.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$31.2M
- US & Canada
- $31.2M
The Great Muppet Caper Awards & Nominations
The Great Muppet Caper was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1982 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
The Great Muppet Caper Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Great Muppet Caper (1981) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0465]
How Well Do You Know The Great Muppet Caper?
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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Cars in The Great Muppet Caper
29 cars on screen, including the 1959 Austin A35 and the 1978 Ford D-Series.
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The Great Muppet Caper Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Giallo in Casa Muppet” and “Muppets 2 - Great Muppet Caper”.
- Also known as
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- Giallo in Casa Muppet
- Muppets 2 - Great Muppet Caper
- Die große Muppet-Sause
- La grande aventure des Muppets
- Os Marretas contra-atacam
- Die große Muppet-Party
- A Grande Farra dos Muppets
- La Gran Aventura de los Muppets
- Der große Muppet Krimi
- El gran golpe de los Teleñecos
- תעלול החבובות הגדול
- Η μεγάλη περιπέτεια των Μάπετς
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- Големите лудории на мъпетите
- 그레이트 머펫 케이퍼
- Большое ограбление Маппетов
- La grande comédie des Muppets
- 布偶的玩意
- マペットの大冒険／宝石泥棒をつかまえろ！
- Nagy Muppet rajcsúrozás
- Muppety na tropie
- 布公仔大追緝
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Movies Like The Great Muppet Caper
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The Muppets Go Hollywood 1979 -
The Muppets Go to the Movies 1981 -
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The Great Muppet Caper FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Great Muppet Caper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Great Muppet Caper released?
The Great Muppet Caper was released on June 26, 1981.
Who is in the cast of The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper stars Robert Morley, Jim Henson and Dave Goelz, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Great Muppet Caper?
In the US, The Great Muppet Caper is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Great Muppet Caper make at the box office?
The Great Muppet Caper grossed $31.2 million worldwide.
How is The Great Muppet Caper rated?
The Great Muppet Caper has 70 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was The Great Muppet Caper nominated for any awards?
The Great Muppet Caper received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Great Muppet Caper have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Great Muppet Caper has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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