The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981): Cast
The Muppets Go to the Movies is a 1981 family comedy directed by Peter Harris, starring Lily Tomlin, Dudley Moore and Jim Henson. It runs 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 49 min
- Director
- Peter Harris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jim Henson Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Muppets Go to the Movies About?
The premise of The Muppets Go to the Movies without spoilers.
Filmed March 9‑17, 1981, this hour‑long television special sees Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore teaming up with the Muppets for a playful tribute to classic cinema. Hosted by Kermit the Frog, the program opens with the full cast performing the catchy “Hey a Movie!” number from The Great Muppet Caper, setting the tone for film‑themed sketches and moments.
The Muppets Go to the Movies Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- film promotion
- parody comedy
- puppet
- repetition in title
- movie in title
- six word title
- year 1981
- the muppets
- spoof
The Muppets Go to the Movies Cast & Characters
Lily Tomlin leads the cast, with Dudley Moore and Jim Henson as Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf. Directed by Peter Harris; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Harris
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Lily Tomlin as themselves -
Dudley Moore as themselves -
Jim Henson as Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf -
Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
Also Starring in The Muppets Go to the Movies
· 6 more- Frank Oz Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle
- Jerry Nelson Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)
- Steve Whitmire Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
- Richard Hunt Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)
- Kathryn Mullen Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)
- Louise Gold Popcorn Girl (voice)
More from Peter Harris
More films directed by Peter Harris: The Muppets at Walt Disney World, Miss Piggy’s Hollywood, Sesame Street: 20 Years… and Still Counting! and A Muppet Family Christmas.
The Muppets Go to the Movies Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “חבובות הולכים לקולנוע” and “Die Muppets gehen ins Kino”.
- Also known as
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- חבובות הולכים לקולנוע
- Die Muppets gehen ins Kino
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Movies Like The Muppets Go to the Movies
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Muppets Go Hollywood, The Muppet Movie and The Muppets.
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The Muppets Go Hollywood 1979 -
The Muppet Movie 1979 -
The Muppets 2011 -
The Muppets at Walt Disney World 1990 -
Muppet Classic Theater 1994 -
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson 1990 -
The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984 -
Muppets Magic From ‘The Ed Sullivan Show!’ 2003 -
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years 1986 -
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story 1985 -
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story 1985 -
The Great Muppet Caper 1981
The Muppets Go to the Movies FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Muppets Go to the Movies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Muppets Go to the Movies?
The Muppets Go to the Movies runs 49 minutes.
When was The Muppets Go to the Movies released?
The Muppets Go to the Movies was released on May 20, 1981.
Who directed The Muppets Go to the Movies?
The Muppets Go to the Movies was directed by Peter Harris.
More films by Peter Harris Who is in the cast of The Muppets Go to the Movies?
The Muppets Go to the Movies stars Lily Tomlin, Dudley Moore and Jim Henson as Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Muppets Go to the Movies have a post-credit scene?
No. The Muppets Go to the Movies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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