The Great Muppet Caper_
"The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London."
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
24 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Great Muppet Caper earned $31.2M worldwide on a $14.0M budget — a 123% return on investment.
Cast
Jim Henson →
Jim Henson stars as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman in The Great Muppet Caper.
Jim Henson →
Year context
The Great Muppet Caper was released 45 years ago in 1981.
CAST (20)
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou
Jerry Nelson
Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba
Steve Whitmire
Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)
Charles Grodin
Nicky Holiday
Diana Rigg
Lady Holiday
John Cleese
Neville
Jack Warden
Mike Tarkenian
Robert Morley
British Gentleman by Pond
Peter Ustinov
Truck Driver
Caroll Spinney
Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Susan Backlinie
Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Joan Sanderson
Dorcas
Peter Falk
Tramp
Danny John-Jules
Street Dancer
EC
Erica Creer
Marla
KH
Kate Howard
Carla
Della Finch
Darla
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$14.0M
Budget
$31.2M
Revenue
+123%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (331 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$14,000,000
Box Office
$31,206,251
Profit
+$17,206,251
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Great Muppet Caper about?
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
How long is The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in The Great Muppet Caper?
The cast of The Great Muppet Caper includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt.
How much did The Great Muppet Caper make at the box office?
The Great Muppet Caper earned $31,206,251 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $14,000,000.
What is the rating of The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 331 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Family
Comedy
Crime
Romance
Mystery
KEYWORDS (8)
london, england
great britain
england
puppetry
reporter
jewelry heist
marretas
anthropomorphic puppets