Follow That Bird
1985 · Movie · G · 88 min · ★ 6.4 · 76% critics
A beloved yellow bird is moved far from his familiar neighborhood after an official decides he should live with other birds. Feeling out of place, he sets off on a long trip back home, while his friends hit the road to find him first and bring him safely back.
Also known as Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird · Big Bird and Friends
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-08-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (90 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, funny road-trip story that works for kids and nostalgic adults, with a clear message about belonging; Not for you if you dislike mild peril or sentimental moments like in An American Tail.
Pros: sweet family adventure; funny classic characters; catchy sing-along moments | Cons: simple story beats; some sad stretches; a few forgettable songs
Themes
- farm
- friendship
- airplane
- airport
- waitress
- flying
- police
- gas station
- social worker
- key
- runaway
- adoption
- +37 more
Cast & crew
Caroll Spinney
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Jim Henson
as Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
Frank Oz
as Cookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)
Richard Hunt
as Gladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
as Feathered Friends Magistrate / Grouch Diner Patron / Little Girl / Additional Muppets (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
Paul Bartel
as Grouch Cook
Sandra Bernhard
as Grouch Waitress
Waylon Jennings
as Truck Driver
Laraine Newman
as Mommy Dodo (voice)
Directed by Ken Kwapis