The Muppets Go to the Movies
1981, English. Directed by Peter Harris.
In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Peter HarrisDirector
- Dudley MooreHimself
- Lily TomlinHerself
- Jim HensonKermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef / Waldorf (voice)
- Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle (voice)
- Jerry NelsonLew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)
- Richard HuntBeaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)
- Dave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
- Steve WhitmireRizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
- Louise GoldPopcorn Girl (voice)
- Kathryn MullenGaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)
- Brian MeehlMuppet Performer (voice)
- Bob PayneMuppet Performer (voice)
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Chris Langham
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The Muppets Go to the Movies runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
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The Muppets Go to the Movies is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Muppets Go to the Movies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1981. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Muppets Go to the Movies?
If you liked The Muppets Go to the Movies, try The Muppet Show, Halloween Is Grinch Night, The Christmas Toy.
Who directed The Muppets Go to the Movies?
The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981) was directed by Peter Harris and stars Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Jim Henson.