Follow That Bird
Seen it?1985 | 88 min | Family, Comedy, Adventure, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 Toy Story or Peter Pan, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Kwapis
- Caroll SpinneyBig Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
- Jim HensonKermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
- Frank OzCookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Richard HuntGladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)
- Kathryn MullenFeathered Friends Magistrate / Grouch Diner Patron / Little Girl / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Jerry NelsonCount von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Paul BartelGrouch Cook
- Sandra BernhardGrouch Waitress
- Waylon JenningsTruck Driver
- Laraine NewmanMommy Dodo (voice)