The Great Muppet Caper.

Name: The Great Muppet Caper
Genre: Comedy, Musical, Family
Released: 1981-06-26
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Charles Grodin

Stop the presses. Start the music.

Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo travel to London to investigate a jewel robbery. Miss Piggy becomes entangled in the case, leaving the Muppets to combine reporting, romance, and an exceptionally chaotic attempt to catch the thieves.

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Why it’s a little special

Songs, elaborate visual jokes, and the Muppets' enthusiasm for a completely impractical plan make this an easy intergenerational comedy.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Comic crime, mild peril, romantic jealousy, and slapstick. Some jokes are aimed at adults, while the central adventure stays light.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Jim Henson
Starring: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Charles Grodin, Diana Rigg, John Cleese, Robert Morley, Peter Ustinov, Jack Warden, Peter Falk, Mike Quinn
Release date: June 26, 1981
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Musical, Family
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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