Muppet Treasure Island
Seen it?1996 | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. If you loved Moana or The Goonies, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$39 million worldwide on a $31 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 229K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Henson
- Tim CurryLong John Silver
- Kevin BishopJim Hawkins
- Billy ConnollyBilly Bones
- Jennifer SaundersMrs. Bluveridge
- Dave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)
- Steve WhitmireKermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
- Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
- Kevin ClashBad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice)
- Bill BarrettaClueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice)
- Jerry NelsonStatler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)