Favorite Muppet films
Muppet films that are my favorites.
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- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsKevin ClashMandy PatinkinVanessa WilliamsA tug-of-war between Elmo and his friend sends his blanket to faraway Grouchland, a place full of grouchy creatures and the villainous Huxley. Elmo embarks on a rescue mission, learning important lessons about sharing and responsibility.
- DirectorChuck VinsonStarsJoe PesciJulia Louis-DreyfusCharles GrodinTycoon billionaire Ronald Grump wants to demolish Sesame Street to build his Grump Tower, and it's up to the Sesame Street citizens to save their favorite buildings from being destroyed.
- DirectorJon StoneStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonBig Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
- DirectorEric TillStarsDave GoelzSteve WhitmireKathryn MullenThe toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.
- DirectorEmily SquiresStarsCharles DurningHarvey FiersteinMaya AngelouElmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsJerry NelsonFrank OzMarilyn SokolA poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsFrank OzJohn RitterAndy KaufmanMiss Piggy, the Muppet, stars in her own variety show.
- DirectorKen KwapisStarsCaroll SpinneyJim HensonFrank OzBig Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker named Miss Finch. Unhappy, he runs away from there, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsTrudy YoungGordon ThomsonFrank OzA frog and a princess, both cursed by a witch, figure out how to break each other's spells.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsJim HensonFrank OzDave GoelzKermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
- DirectorJohn MoffittStarsArt CarneyJim HensonFrank OzThe Great Santa Claus Switch was a Muppet television special that first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970. The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and his elves getting ready for another Christmas. However, Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place. As part of the plan, Cosmo plans to abduct Santa's elves (one at a time) and replace them with his evil henchmen.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsBelinda MontgomeryRobin WardJoyce GordonCinderella with a difference!
- DirectorKirk R. ThatcherStarsSteve WhitmireDave GoelzBill Barretta'Twas the night before Christmas and the Muppet Theatre is in danger of being torn down, but with hilarious send-ups of just about every holiday movie ever made, the Muppets discover that what matters most is their love for each other.
- DirectorTony CharmoliStarsJohn DenverFrank OzJerry NelsonIn this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
- DirectorDwight HemionStarsJulie AndrewsPerry ComoCaroll SpinneyJulie Andrews and Perry Como join the "Sesame" Muppets for an hour of music and comedy.
- DirectorJon StoneStarsRobert Downey Jr.Stockard ChanningLeslie NielsenA single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's (Robert Downey, Jr.'s) estate. Based on the children's book of the same name.
- DirectorBrian HensonStarsMichael CaineDave GoelzSteve WhitmireThe Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
- DirectorPeter HarrisEric TillStarsFrank OzDave GoelzRichard HuntFozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.
- DirectorJames FrawleyStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonKermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsFrank OzJerry NelsonJim HensonFour mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
- DirectorDave WilsonStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonThe original Muppet Show Pilot. The guests include the Seven Deadly Sins.
- DirectorBrian HensonStarsTim CurryBilly ConnollyJennifer SaundersThe Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
- DirectorPeter HarrisStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonKermit the Frog and all his friends celebrate 30 years of master puppeteer and producer Jim Henson's extraordinary media franchise.
- DirectorJames BobinStarsAmy AdamsJason SegelChris CooperA Muppet fanatic with some help from his 2 human compatriots must regroup the Muppet gang to stop an avaricious oil mogul from taking down one of their precious life-longing treasures.
- DirectorDon MischerStarsJim HensonHarry BelafonteCarol BurnettWhile The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
- DirectorTim HillStarsDave GoelzSteve WhitmireBill BarrettaGonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
- DirectorStan HarrisStarsFrank OzJerry NelsonRichard HuntKermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets.
- DirectorPeter HarrisStarsDudley MooreLily TomlinFrank OzAlong with Dudley Moore and Lily Tomlin, the Muppets spoof classic movies such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Casablanca," and even artsy Ingmar Bergman movies. They also promote their then-upcoming film "The Great Muppet Caper."
- DirectorJames BobinStarsRicky GervaisTy BurrellTina FeyWhile on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
- DirectorFrank OzStarsJim HensonFrank OzDave GoelzKermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsMia FarrowFrank OzJerry NelsonThe Muppets Valentine show was the first of the two specials for The Muppet Show. Valentine on ABC in 1974.
- DirectorKirk R. ThatcherStarsAshantiJeffrey TamborQuentin TarantinoThis version of The Wizard of Oz is played by the Muppets. A remake of the 1939 film.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsJohn DenverFrank OzJerry NelsonThe Muppets join John Denver for a holiday camping trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
- DirectorPeter HarrisStarsBill CosbyRay CharlesPlácido DomingoA 20th anniversary celebration of the classic educational TV series.
- DirectorChuck VinsonStarsAlison BartlettLinda BoveRuth BuzziIt's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News Network provide special reports showing us the New Year's customs and celebrations.
- DirectorJim HensonDavid G. HillierStarsSteve WhitmireRichard HuntCamille BonoraBean Bunny is too small to be useful (says his brother) to help prepare for the Bunny Picnic, so he wanders off and sees a legendary persecutor of all rabbits: the farmer's dog. But nobody believes him when he tries to tell them he's seen the dog, until the dog breaks up the picnic. And it's up to Bean to come up with a plan to defeat the farmer's dog and discover the one thing the dog fears.