Muppet Treasure Island (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Muppet Treasure Island is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Brian Henson, running about 100 minutes. “Set sail for Muppet mayhem!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.
Who’s in it. Muppet Treasure Island stars Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Billy Connolly as Billy Bones, Jennifer Saunders as Mrs. Bluveridge and Kevin Bishop as Jim Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Muppet Treasure Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Muppet Treasure Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Muppet Treasure Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Muppet Treasure Island (1996)?
- In US, Muppet Treasure Island is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Muppet Treasure Island worth watching?
- Muppet Treasure Island holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Muppet Treasure Island?
- Muppet Treasure Island stars Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop and Dave Goelz.
- When was Muppet Treasure Island released?
- Muppet Treasure Island was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.