Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 American musical film based on Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. It is the fifth feature film to star The Muppets and was directed by Jim Henson's son Brian Henson. Similarly to the earlier Muppet Christmas Carol, the key roles were played by live-action actors, with the Muppets in supporting roles. The live-action actors consisted of Tim Curry as Long John Silver, Billy Connolly as Billy Bones, Jennifer S... More
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Initial release date:

  • Feb 16, 1996

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Rating:

G (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 40 min

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Directed by

Brian Henson

Brian Henson (born November 30, 1962) is an American puppeteer, director, producer, and technician. The son of puppeteers Jane and Jim Henson, Brian was born in New York City, New York. His sister Lisa is the CEO and he is chairman of the Jim Henson Company. Brian Henson was the third child of Jane...

Tagline:

  • Set sail for Muppet mayhem!

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  • Jun 4, 2002
  • Feb 16, 1996
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 40 min
  • 1 h 38 min
  • 1 h 39 min
  • 1 h 35 min
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  • 5,000,000

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Adapted From

Treasure Island

Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881–82 under the title Treasure Island; or, the...

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Awards

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Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1997

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 3,467
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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