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Muppet Treasure Island

  • 1996
  • G
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
28K
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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.

  • Director
    • Brian Henson
  • Writers
    • Robert Louis Stevenson
    • Jerry Juhl
    • Kirk R. Thatcher
  • Stars
    • Tim Curry
    • Billy Connolly
    • Jennifer Saunders
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Henson
    • Writers
      • Robert Louis Stevenson
      • Jerry Juhl
      • Kirk R. Thatcher
    • Stars
      • Tim Curry
      • Billy Connolly
      • Jennifer Saunders
    • 88User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Long John Silver
    Billy Connolly
    Billy Connolly
    • Billy Bones
    Jennifer Saunders
    Jennifer Saunders
    • Mrs. Bluveridge
    Kevin Bishop
    Kevin Bishop
    • Jim Hawkins
    Dave Goelz
    Dave Goelz
    • The Great Gonzo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Kermit the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Statler
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Bad Polly
    • (voice)
    • …
    Bill Barretta
    Bill Barretta
    • Clueless Morgan
    • (voice)
    • …
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Miss Piggy
    • (voice)
    • …
    John Henson
    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
    Frederick Warder
    • Calico Jerry
    Nigel Plaskitt
    Nigel Plaskitt
    • Additional Muppet Performer
    Louise Gold
    • Female Tourist Rat
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Brian Henson
    • Writers
      • Robert Louis Stevenson
      • Jerry Juhl
      • Kirk R. Thatcher
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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)

    User reviews88

    Featured review
    9/10

    What a great film and stellar Tim Curry performance.

    There's many contenders for greatest actors.of all time, Tim Curry is a solid choice and if someone said he was their favourite, I wouldn't argue the point.

    He absolutely steals the show in just about every role he's ever been cast in.

    This film is no different. He absolute chews the scenery and looks to be having the time of his life.

    Great film, highly recommended.
    • pfne
    • May 25, 2022
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    • Release date
      • February 16, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los Muppets en la isla del tesoro
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Jim Henson Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,327,391
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,906,689
      • Feb 18, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,327,391
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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