Follow That Bird (1985)
It's Big Adventure! It's Big Laughs! It's Big Bird on the Big Screen!
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
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Laraine NewmanMommy Dodo (voice)
Caroll SpinneyBig Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Jim HensonKermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
Frank OzCookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)
Eddie DeezenDonnie Dodo (voice)
Sally KellermanMiss Finch (voice)
Cathy SilversMarie Dodo (voice)
Waylon JenningsTruck Driver
Richard HuntGladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)
Kathryn MullenFeathered Friends Magistrate / Grouch Diner Patron / Little Girl / Additional Muppets (voice)
Jerry NelsonCount von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
Paul BartelGrouch CookKeywords
Car chaseRoad tripFriendshipPolicePolice officerCarnivalChildChildrenCarFlyingBest friendFamily relationshipsTeddy bearGas stationSign languagesSingingLittle boyChickenSuitcaseSwimming poolScarecrowWaitressDinerNew homeAirplaneLittle girlFarmRestaurantAirportKey
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityCar Chase · Road Trip · FriendshipVisual stylePart AnimationDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily · Family Relationships
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What is Follow That Bird about?
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
How long is Follow That Bird?
Follow That Bird has a runtime of 88 minutes.
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