Follow That Bird
1992, English. Directed by Ken Kwapis.
It's big adventure! It's big laughs! It's Big Bird on the big screen!
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Follow That Bird isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ken KwapisDirector
- Caroll SpinneyBig Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
- Jim HensonKermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
- Frank OzCookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Richard HuntGladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)
- Kathryn MullenFeathered Friends Magistrate / Grouch Diner Patron / Little Girl / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Jerry NelsonCount von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Paul BartelGrouch Cook
- Sandra BernhardGrouch Waitress
- Waylon JenningsTruck Driver
- Laraine NewmanMommy Dodo (voice)
- Eddie DeezenDonnie Dodo (voice)
- Sally KellermanMiss Finch (voice)
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tony Geiss, Judy Freudberg
- Box office
- $14M
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What Follow That Bird is based on
Follow That Bird is adapted from a TV series.
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Follow That Bird: quick answers
Is Follow That Bird worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Follow That Bird?
Follow That Bird runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Follow That Bird have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Follow That Bird. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Follow That Bird parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Follow That Bird is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Follow That Bird on?
Follow That Bird isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Follow That Bird?
If you liked Follow That Bird, try The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Toy Story, Trolls.
Who directed Follow That Bird?
Follow That Bird (1992) was directed by Ken Kwapis and stars Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz.
What is Follow That Bird based on?
Follow That Bird is adapted from a TV series.