Big Bird in Japan
1988, English. Directed by Jon Stone.
A musical adventure for the whole family!
While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jon StoneDirector
- Caroll SpinneyBig Bird (voice)
- Brian MuehlBarkley (voice)
- Maiko KawakamiKaguya-Hime
- Yôko HarutaTour Guide
- Masayuki KatoRestaurant Manager
- Akira MurayamaMr. Shimizu
- Hikojiro MatsumuraGrandfather
- Fukami HarueGrandmother
- Mariko HiranoMariko Shimizu
- Akiko NemotoAkiko Shimizu
- Pat MoritaBamboo Princess Story Narrator (voice)
- Kumiko HironakaCast
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1988
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Jon Stone
- Budget
- $250K
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How long is Big Bird in Japan?
Big Bird in Japan runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
Does Big Bird in Japan have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Big Bird in Japan on?
Big Bird in Japan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1988. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big Bird in Japan?
If you liked Big Bird in Japan, try iCarly: iGo to Japan, To Grandmother's House We Go, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.
Who directed Big Bird in Japan?
Big Bird in Japan (1988) was directed by Jon Stone and stars Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl, Maiko Kawakami.