Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Billy Connolly

The muppets are back into action in another movie based on a novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson. Kermit the Frog and his colleagues go on a warfare against ruthless pirates. They also share their...( read more  read more... ) problem-solving journey on sea to rescue a treasure.

Flixster Users

69% liked it

63,191 ratings

Critics

67% liked it

21 critics

G, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Brian Henson

Release Date: February 16, 1996

Invite friends to see

DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002

Get It:

Stats: 2,762 reviews

Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Your Rating



clear rating
Share on: Facebook Twitter

Flixster Reviews (2,762)


  • September 22, 2009
    I was so glad when this came out as I thought the Muppets had gone for good. I liked it but I wanted the Muppets to do their own thing like in the originals and not re-tell an old classic stories!
  • June 4, 2009
    Not good at all.
  • May 22, 2009
    This story was perfect for Muppet conversion. The whole thing is so right, Curry is great as usual, the songs are good and the look is just right for the Muppet world, a close one next to Christmas carol for effects and looks.
  • December 29, 2008
    I love the muppets. They are off on another adventure in their re-make of Treasure Island. Guest stars Tim Curry and Billy Connolly.
  • August 5, 2008
    Zoot: Hey man, I can't figure out what side we're on. Are we with the pirates or the frog captain?
    Floyd: Oh, hey, man. Just play the gig. Never get involved in politics.
    Animal: Politics! Politics!

    Of course a movie works, when the theme is shifted to Muppet territory. It's a ...( read more)lot of goofy fun, with the spirit of the classic novel to back it. It always proves to be fun when humans have to interact with Muppets. And what better choice than Tim Curry as Long John Silver.

    Rizzo: He died? And this is supposed to be a kids' movie.

    The movie does a good enough job following the original story, with some obvious changes reflecting the Muppet setting.

    There are a few songs that are all very good. It even works well as a pirate movie in general. Obvious special effects aside, hearing Hans Zimmer's score as Muppets set sail is strangely effective.

    A lot of good fun.

    Jim Hawkins: Kill Captain Smollett, and you'll have to kill me.
    Gonzo: Kill Jim, and you'll have to kill me.
    Squire Trelawney: Kill Gonzo, and you'll have to kill me.
    Rizzo: Kill Squire Trelawney and Mr. Bimbo, and you'll have to... negotiate strenuously.
  • November 21, 2009
    I fell asleep part way through this (sleep deprivation, not badness of film) I loved Billy Connelly and Jennifer Saunders though.
  • August 13, 2009
    A Muppet classic. This is a very funny movie. Stars of course all the muppets, Tim Curry and Billy Connolly. The film is very funny. A must see for fans of the other muppet films. Great for kids and the family.
  • June 4, 2009
    Not my favorite muppet movie, but at least Rizzo saved it.
  • May 22, 2009
    I love ALL the Muppets Movies :D
  • May 21, 2009
    some of it is funny, but several people like this movie WAAAY more than i do

Comments


  • theravenchilde
    March 5, 2008
    I love this movie. It was my uber fav when i was a kid!!!!
    I'm aslo convinced they had a little girl playing Jim. I agree with Blind Pierre. still an awesome movie! tottaly on my favs list!
  • laurenamandagarlick
    November 8, 2006
    hello my name is lauren garlick and i am gonna be the first person to talk about this film. When i watch it it kind of gives me hope saying tht my dream can come true just like the boys in the film. My favourite character in it is LOng John silver. I love pirate films and i will always like this film especially the bit with benjamima when the pirates find her. It just makes me laugh.

    Just thought i write a bit and not an essay. Everyone watch it it's fantastic.

    Lauren Garlick

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl
    Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the B... (58%)
  • Finding Nemo
    Finding Nemo (59%)
  • The Muppet Christmas Carol
    The Muppet Christmas Carol (93%)
  • The Muppets Take Manhattan
    The Muppets Take Manhattan (87%)

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

Muppet Treasure I... : Watch Free on TV


Muppet Treasure Island Trivia


  • Who starred as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island?  Answer »
  • what movie did Tim Curry star in as a ship's cook?  Answer »
  • Who played 'Long John Silver' in Muppet Treasure Island?  Answer »
  • In which movie did actor Tim Curry play a man with one leg?  Answer »

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?