The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1984, The Muppets Take Manhattan is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Frank Oz, running about 94 minutes. “Finally, a movie for everyone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
Who’s in it. The Muppets Take Manhattan stars Edie McClurg, Rochelle Swanson, Tane McClure and Ron Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Muppets Take Manhattan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 The Muppets Take Manhattan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muppets Take Manhattan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)?
- In US, The Muppets Take Manhattan is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 The Muppets Take Manhattan worth watching?
- The Muppets Take Manhattan holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Muppets Take Manhattan?
- The Muppets Take Manhattan stars Edie McClurg, Rochelle Swanson, Tane McClure, Ron Harper and Jim Henson.
- When was The Muppets Take Manhattan released?
- The Muppets Take Manhattan was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.