Top Muppet/Henson Titles as Rated by IMDB Users
by tomh1138-1 | created - 23 Nov 2015 | updated - 23 Mar 2020 | PublicMar. 23, 2020: Added "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." I don't have time to adjust all the other fluctuations just yet.
Updated May 5, 2019: Lots of wild fluctuations since I first made this list in November 2015. Enjoy!
- Instant Watch Options
- Genres
- Movies or TV
- IMDb Rating
- In Theaters
- Release Year
- Keywords
1.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Farewell Mr. Hooper
(1983)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Big Bird draws pictures of his friends and wants to give them to him. When he gets to Mr. Hooper's picture, they remind him that Mr. Hooper died, and they must explain what death is.
Director: Lisa Simon | Stars: Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long, Sonia Manzano
Votes: 115
The "Goodbye, Mr. Hooper" episode of "Sesame Street."
2. The Storyteller (1987–1989)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.
Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway
Votes: 4,992
8.9 (3,471)
3. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Animation, Action
While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Jim Henson, Harry Belafonte, Carol Burnett, Ray Charles
Votes: 300
8.7 (220) (Jumped two spots on this list to become the highest-ranked Muppet title, period!)
4. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
TV-PG | 507 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Return to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power, and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
Stars: Neil Sterenberg, Beccy Henderson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Taron Egerton
Votes: 27,096
8.5 (17,870)
5. Muppet Guys Talking (2017)
65 min | Documentary
For the first time ever, five of the original Muppet performers come together to discuss the creation of their iconic characters under the visionary leadership of Jim Henson. With ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill, Bill Barretta
Votes: 133
8.5 (62)
6. Muppet Race Mania (2000 Video Game)
E | Action, Family, Comedy
Kart racing game set in the Muppet movies and Fraggle Rock, allowing Muppet fans to play as their favorite characters in a variety of fun-filled courses and scenarios, straight out of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Brian Henson
Votes: 62
8.5 (40) (Up one point and several spots on this list!)
7. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 1,100
8.4 (779)
8. Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 (1989 TV Special)
TV-G | 48 min | Comedy, Family
A 20th anniversary celebration of the classic educational TV series.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Bill Cosby, Ray Charles, Plácido Domingo, Jim Henson
Votes: 97
8.4 (64) (Jumped up eight spots!) (3/23/20: Jumped up another three spots.)
9. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,208
8.3 (21,650) | Top Rated TV #236 (Fell one point and several spots on the Top Rated list.)
10. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash
Votes: 536
8.3 (361) (Down a couple of points.)
11. Farscape (1999–2003)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Thrown into a distant part of the universe, an Earth astronaut finds himself part of a fugitive alien starship crew.
Stars: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Lani John Tupu
Votes: 40,207
8.3 (30,551)
12. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol, Dave Goelz
Votes: 4,762 | Gross: $0.23M
8.3 (2,734)
13. Julie's Greenroom (2017)
27 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Ms. Julie (Dame Julie Andrews) teaches performing arts workshops to a group of puppet children and a duck with the help of her assistant Gus (Giullian Yao Gioiello) and celebrity guests at her Wellspring Center for the Performing Arts.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Giullian Yao Gioiello, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, John Tartaglia
Votes: 353
8.3 (249)
14. Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars (2004)
TV-PG | 91 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When the evil Scarran Empire initiates a great war, the Peacekeeper Alliance has only one hope: to reunite human astronaut John Crichton, once absorbed by the Peacekeeper galaxy through a wormhole.
Stars: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Gigi Edgley
Votes: 16,854
8.2 (13,879) (The wrap-up miniseries.)
15. The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A storyteller in a labyrinth tells his dog the stories of Perseus and Medusa, Icarus and Daedalus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Euridyce.
Stars: Michael Gambon, Brian Henson, Steve Varnom, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 1,862
8.2 (1,223) (Jumped up several spots.)
16. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,354
8.1 (11,364)
17. A Muppet Family Christmas (1987 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.
Directors: Peter Harris, Eric Till | Stars: Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen
Votes: 4,675
8.1 (3,301)
18. The Christmas Toy (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 1,459
8.1 (1,032)
19. The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Bean Bunny is too small to be useful (says his brother) to help prepare for the Bunny Picnic, so he wanders off and sees a legendary persecutor of all rabbits: the farmer's dog. But nobody ... See full summary »
Directors: Jim Henson, David G. Hillier | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt, Camille Bonora, Ron Mueck
Votes: 412
8.1 (313)
20. Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Fantasy
As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the night, educational hilarity ensues as ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Martin P. Robinson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 270
8.1 (205) (Fell several spots.)
21. Muppet*vision 3-D (1991)
20 min | Short, Comedy, Family
Experience the magic of the Muppets during a hilarious film and live-action extravaganza.
Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Votes: 1,394
8.0 (1,203)
22. Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
A frog and a princess, both cursed by a witch, figure out how to break each other's spells.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Trudy Young, Gordon Thomson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 511
8.0 (380)
23. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986 TV Movie)
Comedy, Family
Kermit the Frog and all his friends celebrate 30 years of master puppeteer and producer Jim Henson's extraordinary media franchise.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 335
8.1 (213)
24. Of Muppets and Men: The Making of 'The Muppet Show' (1981 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Family
Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.
Directors: Peter Berry, Harley Cokeliss | Stars: Julie Andrews, Charles Aznavour, Pearl Bailey, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 138
8.1 (97) (Jumped up five spots.)
25. Sesame Street Unpaved (1999 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Family
For the 30th anniversary special, cast members from the long-running children's show sat down and discussed the history and impact of the series.
Stars: Paul Benedict, Jim Henson, Loretta Long, Sonia Manzano
Votes: 30
8.1 (24) (tied with the next entry)
26. Muppet Monster Adventure (2000 Video Game)
E | Short, Adventure, Family
Robin must save Kermit and the other Muppets from monsters.
Director: Dave Allsopp | Stars: Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt
Votes: 51
8.1 (24) (Jumped up from #41!)
27. John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979 TV Special)
50 min | Family, Comedy, Music
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
Director: Tony Charmoli | Stars: John Denver, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 982
8.0 (480)
28. Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972 TV Movie)
50 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 307
8.0 (208)
29. Henson's Place (1984 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary
A documentary with featured performance clips and interviews featuring Jim and Jane Henson, Frank Oz and others. The documentary focuses on the Muppet phenomena and a look at the ... See full summary »
Director: David A. Goldsmith | Stars: Jim Henson, Jane Henson, Michael K. Frith, Joan Ganz Cooney
Votes: 106
8.0 (83)
30. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.
Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 8,321
7.9 (6,106)
31. Muppet Classic Theater (1994 Video)
G | 68 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Muppets perform six classic fairy tales: Three Little Pigs, King Midas' Golden Touch, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Elves and the Shoemaker. Hosted by Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat.
Director: David Grossman | Stars: Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz
Votes: 820
7.9 (485) (Jumped up from #35.)
32. The Muppet CDROM: Muppets Inside (1996 Video Game)
E | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew's latest experiment has backfired and now all the Muppets have become trapped inside the player's computer. Play numerous FMV mini-games to help them escape their computer puns-heavy predicament.
Director: David Gumpel | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 43
7.9 (29)
33. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog, Clifford and friends struggle to put on a weekly TV variety show.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 2,131
7.8 (1,602)
34.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
(1990)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Kermit and his friends tour the theme park as the future members of the Disney family.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Charles Grodin, Raven-Symoné, Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Votes: 349
7.8 (282)
35. Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
Not Rated | 5 min | Family
Early showcase of Jim Henson's puppet characters.
Stars: Jim Henson, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Paul Frees
Votes: 166
7.8 (115)
36. Muppets Party Cruise (2003 Video Game)
E | Adventure
The Muppets decide to take a 'well deserved' vacation. However they accidentally buy tickets for deck 1 instead of first class. They now need to play a wide selection of mini-games to work their way up to first class.
Stars: Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Brian Henson
Votes: 42
7.8 (23)
37. The Muppets on Puppets (1970 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary
Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.
Director: Tim Steele | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Don Sahlin
Votes: 35
(Another huge jump up, from 6.6 and #72 on this list!)
38. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
G | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 70,603 | Gross: $27.28M
7.7 (42,674)
39. The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (2018)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Horror, Talk-Show
Part cooking show, part sitcom in the vein of the Addams Family and the Muppet Show set inside the enchanted home of Christine McConnell, who has attracted hundreds of thousands of social media followers with her creepy edible creations.
Stars: Morgana Ignis, Colleen Smith, Drew Massey, Christine H. McConnell
Votes: 2,608
7.7 (1,763)
40.
NBC Experiment in Television (1967–1971)
Episode:
The Cube
(1969)
53 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A man is trapped inside a mysterious cube.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Richard Schaal, Hugh Webster, Rex Sevenoaks, Jack Van Evera
Votes: 737
7.7 (627)
41. The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence (1975 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The original Muppet Show Pilot. The guests include the Seven Deadly Sins.
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 528
7.7 (326)
42. Hey Cinderella! (1969 TV Movie)
52 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Cinderella with a difference!
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Belinda Montgomery, Robin Ward, Joyce Gordon, Pat Galloway
Votes: 281
7.7 (175) (Jumped up seven spots.)
43. The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Comedy
Along with Dudley Moore and Lily Tomlin, the Muppets spoof classic movies such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Casablanca," and even artsy Ingmar Bergman movies. They also promote their then-upcoming film "The Great Muppet Caper."
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 232
7.7 (144) (Moved up nine spots!)
44. The Muppet Movie (1979)
G | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 39,087 | Gross: $76.66M
7.6 (29,300)
45. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)
PG | 80 min | Documentary, Biography
The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.
Directors: Constance Marks, Philip Shane | Stars: Kevin Clash, Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Oz, Bill Barretta
Votes: 7,216 | Gross: $0.30M
7.6 (6,423)
46. Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983 TV Special)
Unrated | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Muppets join John Denver for a holiday camping trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: John Denver, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz
Votes: 283
7.6 (175) (Moved up seven spots.)
47. Big Bird in Japan (1988 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Family
While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Brian Meehl, Maiko Kawakami, Masayuki Katô
Votes: 224
48. Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony (2005–2006)
Comedy
In a series of Web shorts, the "Muppet Show" curmudgeons Statler and Waldorf review then-upcoming movies.
Stars: Steve Whitmire, Drew Massey, Victor Yerrid, Dave Goelz
Votes: 27
7.6 (17) (Vastly overrated IMO.)
49. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This show follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have televisions, refrigerators, et cetera. The only humans around are cavemen, who are viewed as pets and wild animals.
Stars: Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman, Jessica Walter, Leif Tilden
Votes: 21,686
7.5 (14,623)
50. Arabian Nights (2000)
Not Rated | 88 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
To cure a Prince's murderous madness, Scheherezade tells him a series of wondrous stories.
Stars: Mili Avital, Alan Bates, James Frain, Tchéky Karyo
Votes: 5,574
7.5 (4,627)
51. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.
Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor
Votes: 5,590
7.5 (3,844)
52. Big Bird in China (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 75 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Big Bird and his companion, Barkley, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Brian Meehl, Lianzi Ouyang, Frank Oz
Votes: 497
7.5 (373)
53. The Ghost of Faffner Hall (1989– )
Family, Music
An interesting, educational show that encourages children to appreciate different musical styles through the insights and antics of the harmonious haunts of an enchanted Music Conservatory and their musical guests.
Stars: Richard Hunt, Karen Prell, Louise Gold, Mike Quinn
Votes: 34
7.5 (25) (A huge jump from 6.7 and #69 on this list!)
54. Labyrinth (1986)
PG | 101 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson
Votes: 149,382 | Gross: $12.73M
7.4 (112,321)
55. The Muppets. (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Jim Henson's lovable Muppets return to the small screen in this mockumentary-style series that follows their personal and professional lives.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Bill Barretta, Peter Linz
Votes: 7,269
7.4 (5,151)
56. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
Directors: Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Debra Spinney
Votes: 1,699 | Gross: $0.01M
7.4 (1,216)
57. Muppet Babies (2018–2022)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Baby versions of Jim Henson's famous Muppet characters go on wacky adventures through their imaginations
Stars: Matt Danner, Dee Bradley Baker, Melanie Harrison, Eric Bauza
Votes: 834
7.4 (239)
58. The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 268
7.4 (202)
59. The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Miss Piggy, the Muppet, stars in her own variety show.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Frank Oz, John Ritter, Andy Kaufman, George Hamilton
Votes: 206
7.4 (149)
60. The Muppets Valentine Show (1974 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Muppets Valentine show was the first of the two specials for The Muppet Show. Valentine on ABC in 1974.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Mia Farrow, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 423
7.3 (259)
61. Out to Lunch (1974 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Muppets and the casts of "The Electric Company" and "Sesame Street" take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
Director: Bill Davis | Stars: Luis Avalos, Jim Boyd, Carol Burnett, Barbara Eden
Votes: 47
7.3 (27) (A Sesame Street/Electric Company special.)
62. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Devastated Peter takes a Hawaiian vacation in order to deal with the recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah. Little does he know, Sarah's traveling to the same resort as her ex - and she's bringing along her new boyfriend.
Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, Mila Kunis
Votes: 302,199 | Gross: $63.17M
7.2 (246,924) (Not a Muppet production, but features puppets created by the Henson Company near the end.)
63. The Dark Crystal (1982)
PG | 93 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and to restore order to his world.
Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz | Stars: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Votes: 71,378 | Gross: $40.58M
7.2 (50,026)
64. The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
G | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 16,696 | Gross: $31.21M
7.2 (12,095)
65. The Muppets (2011)
PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A Muppet fanatic with some help from his 2 human compatriots must regroup the Muppet gang to stop an avaricious oil mogul from taking down one of their precious life-longing treasures.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones
Votes: 96,800 | Gross: $88.63M
7.1 (82,545)
66. Merlin (1998)
Not Rated | 61 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Legendary wizard Merlin tells his story of his war against Queen Mab of the Sidhe and his creation of Camelot.
Stars: Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer
Votes: 22,516
7.1 (19,325)
67. B.R.A.T.S. of the Lost Nebula (1998–1999)
Not Rated | Action, Adventure, Family
The adventures of five orphans from different planets who accidentally end up together on a deserted planet and join forces to fight the evil invading force known as "The Shock".
Stars: Glen Cross, Kirby Morrow, Annick Obonsawin, Deborah Odell
Votes: 39
7.1 (23) (A staggering drop from #30.)
68. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
G | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop
Votes: 26,523 | Gross: $33.61M
7.0 (19,038) (Up one point and a few spots.)
69. The Odyssey (1997)
PG-13 | 88 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Follows Odysseus on his wanderings back to Ithaca following the Trojan War.
Stars: Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini, Bernadette Peters
Votes: 16,081
7.0 (12,609)
70. Gulliver's Travels (1996)
PG | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
An Englishman returns after nine years abroad and tells strange stories of the tiny people of Lilliput, the giants of Brobdingnag, the flying island Laputa and the Houyhnhnms, a race of intelligent horses.
Stars: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, James Fox, Robert Hardy
Votes: 7,148
7.0 (5,888)
71. A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy, Family
James Earl Jones hosts this tenth anniversary retrospective of the popular children's series.
Director: Emily Squires | Stars: James Earl Jones, Linda Bove, Will Lee, Bob McGrath
Votes: 15
7.0 (9)
72. Mirrormask (2005)
PG | 101 min | Drama, Fantasy
In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a fifteen-year-old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.
Director: Dave McKean | Stars: Stephanie Leonidas, Jason Barry, Rob Brydon, Gina McKee
Votes: 23,657 | Gross: $0.86M
6.9 (21,667)
73. The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
G | 94 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 22,689 | Gross: $25.53M
6.9 (17,725) (Underrated IMO.)
74. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001)
TV-G | 89 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The bones of a giant are discovered. This turns Jack Robinson's life upside down as he learns the truth behind the fairy tale and how he can fix his greedy ancestor's mistakes.
Stars: Matthew Modine, Vanessa Redgrave, Mia Sara, Daryl Hannah
Votes: 4,062
6.9 (3,241)
75. Dreamchild (1985)
PG | 94 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Ian Holm is children's author Lewis Carroll in this poignant fantasy-drama set in 1930s New York and populated by the fabulous special effects creatures of Muppet master Jim Henson.
Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher, Caris Corfman
Votes: 1,747 | Gross: $1.22M
6.9 (1,333)
76.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Sesame Street Presents: The Street We Live On
(2004)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Elmo's World celebrates 35 years of Sesame Street. Elmo wants to know more about the street he lives on, so Grover takes him on a trip back in time to see what Sesame Street was like before Elmo was born.
Directors: Kevin Clash, Ken Diego, Victor DiNapoli, Jim Martin, Ted May, Lisa Simon, Emily Squires | Stars: Sonia Manzano, Alan Muraoka, Roscoe Orman, Alison Bartlett
Votes: 75
6.9 (47)
77. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
PG | 109 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, journeyman Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
Director: Garth Jennings | Stars: Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, Sam Rockwell, Zooey Deschanel
Votes: 208,223 | Gross: $51.09M
6.8 (176,899)
78. Babe (1995)
G | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Gentle farmer Arthur Hoggett wins a piglet Babe at a county fair. Narrowly escaping his fate as Christmas dinner, Babe bonds with motherly border collie Fly and discovers that he too can herd sheep. But will the other animals accept him?
Director: Chris Noonan | Stars: James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes
Votes: 133,991 | Gross: $66.60M
6.8 (108,600) (Very underrated IMO.)
79. Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
PG | 101 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king.
Director: Spike Jonze | Stars: Max Records, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker, Pepita Emmerichs
Votes: 108,468 | Gross: $77.23M
6.8 (96,262)
80. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
PG | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas.
Director: Steve Barron | Stars: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Josh Pais, David Forman
Votes: 104,683 | Gross: $135.27M
6.8 (78,096) (Up one point and a few spots.)
81. The Witches (1990)
PG | 91 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse.
Director: Nicolas Roeg | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson
Votes: 54,598 | Gross: $10.36M
6.8 (31,346)
82. Follow That Bird (1985)
G | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker named Miss Finch. Unhappy, he runs away from there, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt
Votes: 5,638
6.8 (4,228)
83. Bear in the Big Blue House (1997–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A seven-foot-tall bear named Bear lives in The Big Blue House, with his friends as they teach a variety of subjects and lessons.
Stars: Noel MacNeal, Vicki Eibner, Peter Linz, Tyler Bunch
Votes: 4,665
6.8 (2,644)
84. A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006 Video)
TV-Y | 46 min | Family
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
Directors: Victor DiNapoli, Ken Diego, Emily Squires, Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Joey Mazzarino, Matt Vogel, Jim Martin
Votes: 172
6.8 (58)
85. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008 TV Movie)
G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
When Gonzo accidentally diverts three letters to Santa, he talks Kermit and his friends into delivering them to the North Pole personally.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 2,503
6.7 (1,382)
86. Elmo Saves Christmas (1996 Video)
TV-Y | 60 min | Family
Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.
Director: Emily Squires | Stars: Charles Durning, Harvey Fierstein, Maya Angelou, Kevin Clash
Votes: 437
6.6 (237)
87. CityKids (1993–1994)
30 min | Family, Music
Set somewhere in New York, this series follows a group of young urbanites as they deal with typical, everyday, adolescent problems to which they must find the solutions. However, what ... See full summary »
Stars: Canedy Knowles, Desi Waters, Shante Watkins Bell, Jimmy Smagula
Votes: 29
6.6 (18)
88. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
'Twas the night before Christmas and the Muppet Theatre is in danger of being torn down, but with hilarious send-ups of just about every holiday movie ever made, the Muppets discover that what matters most is their love for each other.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 4,632
6.5 (3,356)
89. Cinderelmo (1999 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 65 min | Family, Musical
All your favorite Muppets from Sesame Street and some very special guests join CinderElmo as he goes to the ball of the beautiful Princess - with the help of his Fairy Godperson.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Kathy Najimy, Oliver Platt, French Stewart, Keri Russell
Votes: 254
6.5 (167)
90. Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 36,999 | Gross: $51.18M
6.4 (28,890)
91. Aliens in the Family (1996)
30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Doug Brody (John Bedford Lloyd), is kidnapped by an alien mom named Cookie (Margaret Trigg). They marry and hilariously try to blend their blended family into everyday life. The aliens were puppets designed by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
Stars: John Bedford Lloyd, Margaret Trigg, Paige Tiffany, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Votes: 137
6.4 (86)
92. Muppets from Space (1999)
G | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 20,599 | Gross: $16.63M
6.3 (16,819)
93. Alice in Wonderland (1999 TV Movie)
PG | 150 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Alice falls down a rabbit hole, and finds herself in Wonderland, a fantasy land of strange characters and ideas.
Director: Nick Willing | Stars: Tina Majorino, Whoopi Goldberg, Robbie Coltrane, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 8,850
6.3 (7,154)
94. Studio DC: Almost Live! (2008– )
E | 60 min | Comedy, Family
With songs, dancing and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.
Stars: Jeffrey Ross, Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 195
6.3 (164)
95. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)
PG | 81 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. However, he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother and sister - who all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, Dylan Minnette
Votes: 46,562 | Gross: $66.95M
6.2 (37,042)
96. Elmopalooza! (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 45 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Join the Muppets from Sesame Street for an all-star celebration of 30 years of songs and laughs! Starring David Alan Grier and Jon Stewart.
Directors: Tom Trbovich, Kevin Bray, Victor DiNapoli, Mustapha Khan, Lionel C. Martin, Mark Rowen | Stars: Jon Stewart, David Alan Grier, Rosie O'Donnell, Gloria Estefan
Votes: 231
6.3 (119)
97. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
PG | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Turtles discover their origins while they endeavour to save New York City from the evil Shredder and his Foot Clan.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Paige Turco, David Warner, Michelan Sisti, Leif Tilden
Votes: 60,942 | Gross: $78.66M
6.0 (47,612)
98. Animal Farm (1999 TV Movie)
PG | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The animals of a farm successfully revolt against its human owner, only to slide into a more brutal tyranny amongst themselves.
Director: John Stephenson | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Ian Holm, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julia Ormond
Votes: 6,480
6.0 (5,365)
99. Jason and the Argonauts (2000)
Unrated | 90 min | Adventure, Fantasy
One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in an epic saga of one man's quest for the Golden Fleece, a gift from the gods.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, Olivia Williams, Angus Macfadyen, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 5,586
Ratings: 5.9/10 from 3,718 users
100. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
G | 73 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A tug-of-war between Elmo and his friend sends his blanket to faraway Grouchland, a place full of grouchy creatures and the villainous Huxley. Elmo embarks on a rescue mission, learning important lessons about sharing and responsibility.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams, Sonia Manzano
Votes: 3,719 | Gross: $11.63M
5.9 (2,589)
Tell Your Friends