The Great Muppet Caper
1981, English. Directed by Jim Henson.
The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London.
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and the rest of the Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jim HensonDirector
- Jim HensonKermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman / Zeke / Man in Dubonnet Club
- Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Gramps / Swedish Chef (voice)
- Dave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou / Singing Food (voice)
- Jerry NelsonSergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
- Richard HuntScooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bellhop Rat / Bubba / Gramps / Monster / Singing Food / Cab Driver
- Charles GrodinNicky Holiday
- Diana RiggLady Holiday
- John CleeseNeville
- Robert MorleyBritish Gentleman by Pond
- Peter UstinovTruck Driver
- Jack WardenMike Tarkenian
- Steve WhitmireRizzo the Rat / Lips / Bellhop Rat / Monster / Singing Food / Zeke (voice)
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jerry Juhl, Jay Tarses, Tom Patchett
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $31M
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The Great Muppet Caper: quick answers
Is The Great Muppet Caper worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Great Muppet Caper have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Muppet Caper. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Muppet Caper parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Muppet Caper is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Muppet Caper on?
The Great Muppet Caper is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Muppet Caper?
If you liked The Great Muppet Caper, try Muppets Most Wanted, The Great Mouse Detective, Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes.
Who directed The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper (1981) was directed by Jim Henson and stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz.