Muppet Treasure Island
1996, English. Directed by Brian Henson.
Set sail for Muppet mayhem!
Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 496 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Muppet Treasure Island
Muppet Treasure Island is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Brian HensonDirector
- Tim CurryLong John Silver
- Kevin BishopJim Hawkins
- Billy ConnollyBilly Bones
- Jennifer SaundersMrs. Bluveridge
- Dave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)
- Steve WhitmireKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
- Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
- Kevin ClashBad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice)
- Bill BarrettaClueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice)
- Jerry NelsonStatler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
- John HensonSweetums (voice)
- Danny BlacknerShort Stack Stevens
Details
- Released
- 16 February 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerry Juhl, Kirk R. Thatcher, James V. Hart
- Budget
- $31M
- Box office
- $39M
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What Muppet Treasure Island is based on
Muppet Treasure Island is based on Treasure Island, an 1883 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and The Muppet Show, a television series by Jim Henson.
Novel · 1883
Treasure Island
By Robert Louis Stevenson
Television series
The Muppet Show
By Jim Henson
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Muppet Treasure Island: quick answers
Is Muppet Treasure Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 496 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Muppet Treasure Island have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Muppet Treasure Island has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Muppet Treasure Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Muppet Treasure Island is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Muppet Treasure Island on?
Muppet Treasure Island is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Muppet Treasure Island?
If you liked Muppet Treasure Island, try Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers, Moana, Moana.
Who directed Muppet Treasure Island?
Muppet Treasure Island (1996) was directed by Brian Henson and stars Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Billy Connolly.
What is Muppet Treasure Island based on?
Muppet Treasure Island is based on Treasure Island, an 1883 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and The Muppet Show, a television series by Jim Henson.