The Muppets Take Manhattan_
"They're coming to take on Broadway!"
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
Starring
Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Box Office
$25.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Muppets Take Manhattan earned $25.5M worldwide on a $8.0M budget — a 219% return on investment.
Cast
Jim Henson →
Jim Henson stars as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice) in The Muppets Take Manhattan.
Jim Henson →
Year context
The Muppets Take Manhattan was released 42 years ago in 1984.
The Muppets Take Manhattan is a Romance, Comedy, Family film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
Juliana Donald
Jenny
Lonny Price
Ronnie
Louis Zorich
Pete
Art Carney
Bernard Crawford
James Coco
Mr. Skeffington
Dabney Coleman
Martin Price
Gregory Hines
Rollerskater
Linda Lavin
Kermit's Doctor
Joan Rivers
Perfume Saleswoman
Elliott Gould
Cop in Pete's
Liza Minnelli
Self
Brooke Shields
Customer in Pete's
Frances Bergen
Leonard Winesop's Receptionist
Ed Koch
Self (as The Honorable Edward I. Koch)
BOX OFFICE
$8.0M
Budget
$25.5M
Revenue
+219%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (409 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$8,000,000
Box Office
$25,535,829
Profit
+$17,535,829
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Muppets Take Manhattan about?
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
How long is The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The Muppets Take Manhattan has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The cast of The Muppets Take Manhattan includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt.
How much did The Muppets Take Manhattan make at the box office?
The Muppets Take Manhattan earned $25,535,829 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $8,000,000.
What is the rating of The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The Muppets Take Manhattan has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 409 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Comedy
Family