Muppet Treasure Island

1996
G
1h 39m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

27K

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Tim Curry, Frank Oz, Bill Barretta, Kevin Bishop, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, and Steve Whitmire in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

The Muppets are back in action as they sail the high seas in their own twist of the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. Having heard the legend of Captain Flint's massive treasure, young cabin boy Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop), along with The Great Gonzo (Dave Goelz) and Rizzo the Rat (Steve Whitmire) set out on a frantic search for it on a mysterious island. Accompanied by Squire Trelawney (Fozzie Bear) (Frank Oz) and Captain Smollett (Kermit the Frog) (Steve Whitmire), Jim and his friends finally get their own taste of adventure. But they soon uncover a sinister plot by a band of villainous pirates who seek the treasure for their own led by the ship's devious cook Long John Silver (Tim Curry). Once on the island, they find it is full of danger including an inhabitant named Benjamina Gunn (Miss Piggy) (Frank Oz).

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The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

27K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 5 nominations

Statler
(voice)
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Kevin Clash

Bad Polly
(voice)
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Bill Barretta

Clueless Morgan
(voice)
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Frank Oz

Miss Piggy
(voice)
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John Henson

Sweetums
(voice)

Danny Blackner

Short Stack Stevens

Peter Geeves

Black Eyed Pea

Harry Jones

Easy Pete

David J. Nicholls

Captain Flint
(as David Nicholls)

Frederick Warder

Calico Jerry

Nigel Plaskitt

Additional Muppet Performer

Louise Gold

Female Tourist Rat
(voice)
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Trivia
Tim Curry was given a Muppet made in the likeness of him as Long John Silver after shooting was completed.

Goofs
When Long John introduces himself and tells the story of how he lost his leg, Tim Curry's leg can be seen tied behind him.

Quotes
Rizzo: He died? And this is supposed to be a kids' movie.

Crazy credits
At the end of the movie a stone head is telling Long John Silver a joke.

Alternate versions
After complaints about the cinema version, the BBFC removed all occurances of the word "bloody" to retain the U-certificate on video.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Up Close and Personal/Muppet Treasure Island/Fargo/Heidi Fleiss: Hollywood Madam/The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1996)

Soundtracks
Shiver My Timbers
Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
Performed by Jerry Nelson (uncredited), Dave Goelz (uncredited), Steve Whitmire (uncredited), Brian Henson (uncredited), Frank Oz (uncredited), Kevin Clash (uncredited), Bill Barretta (uncredited), and John Henson (uncredited)

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Featured review

One of the two best Muppet movies

Wow. Seems like people fall totally on one side or the other when considering this movie.

All I can say is that this is my favourite Muppet film (I'm in my 30's). It even edges out the Muppet Movie (just barely). I've found every other film to be annoying and forgettable, but not this one.

I've watched it about 30 or 40 times (the joy of having a young child who is hooked on one show :-)

I don't get tired of it. Fun songs, Tim Curry is enough to watch the film anyway, good plot.

Where else will you hear a name like 'big fat baby-eating O'Brian' ???

agwyvern
Feb 13, 2001
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