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1979 · 97 min · G

The Muppet Movie

Directed by James Frawley · Family, Comedy, Adventure

The Muppet Movie (1979) is a Family film, directed by James Frawley set in Florida and Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated G.

A road trip, with a whimsical and comedic tone. Themes of friendship play out through metafiction.

Composer
Paul WilliamsKenny Ascher
Cinematography
Isidore Mankofsky
Cast
Jim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonRichard HuntDave GoelzCharles DurningAustin PendletonEdgar Bergen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
FloridaLos Angeles
Setting
RuralDesert
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Friendship
Structure
Metafiction
Tone
WhimsicalComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleNon Human Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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