Muppets Take Manhattan, The, (1984), G, 1h 34m


The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984, G, 1h 34m)

Franchise Position: #3 in the Muppet feature films series

Tagline: "They’re taking Broadway by storm… one laugh at a time!"


Full Cast
Jim Henson – Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, Swedish Chef, Beaker
Frank Oz – Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam Eagle
Jerry Nelson – Floyd Pepper, Crazy Harry, Camilla
Richard Hunt – Scooter, Janice, Statler, Beaker (backup)
Dave Goelz – Gonzo, Zoot, Beauregard
Steve Whitmire – Rizzo the Rat
Louis Zorich – Pete
Juliana Donald – Jenny
Dabney Coleman – Martin Price
Gregory Hines – Roller Skater
Joan Rivers – Eileen

Reviews
My Rating: 8/10
The Dove Foundation: Approved for All Ages – 
IMDb: 6.9/10 

Plot Summary
The Muppets have just graduated college and are ready to take their original musical, Manhattan Melodies, to Broadway. But New York isn’t as easy as they thought—money is tight, producers aren’t biting, and the gang slowly drifts apart. Determined not to give up, Kermit stays behind to find a way to make the show happen. Along the way, he meets new friends, gets amnesia, and eventually reunites with the whole crew for a big, heartfelt finale.

Critics Review
Critics generally found it a charming and warm-hearted installment in the Muppets franchise. While not quite as edgy as the first two films, it’s packed with catchy songs, whimsical humor, and that signature Muppet heart. The finale wedding scene became an iconic moment in Muppet history.

Christian Perspective
This movie lines up well with Christian values in many ways—it promotes perseverance, honesty, kindness, and staying loyal to your friends even when life gets rough. There’s no objectionable language or inappropriate content, making it easy to recommend for church family nights or youth group events.

Family Friendliness
Totally safe for all ages. The humor is clean, the themes are uplifting, and the visual gags are as fun for kids as they are for adults. Any mild tension (like Kermit’s amnesia) is quickly resolved in positive ways.

Notable Scenes
The Muppets singing “Together Again” at the start of the movie.

Miss Piggy’s hilarious roller-skating chase scene through Central Park.

Kermit’s amnesia subplot where he joins a frog advertising group.

The grand wedding finale—part stage show, part heartfelt reunion.

Rizzo the Rat running the kitchen with his rat friends in a diner.

Genre Search Labels

comedy, musical, family, friendship, perseverance, teamwork, dreams, ambition, kermit the frog, miss piggy, fozzie bear, gonzo, rowlf the dog, scooter, dr. teeth, floyd pepper, janice, zoot, rizzo the rat

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