Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 American musical adventure comedy film directed by Brian Henson. It is the fifth theatrical film in The Muppets franchise. Adapted from the 1883 novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, similarly to its predecessor The Muppet Christmas Carol, the key roles were played by live-action actors, with the Muppets in supporting roles. It stars Tim Curry as Long John Silver, and Kevin Bishop as Jim Hawkins alongside Muppet performers Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, and Frank Oz portraying various roles. The film was released in the United States on February 16, 1996, by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. It grossed $34 million on a budget of $31 million, and received generally positive reviews from critics.
| Director | Brian Henson |
| Produced by | Martin G. Baker, Brian Henson |
| Screenplay by | Jerry Juhl, Kirk R. Thatcher, James V. Hart |
| Starring | Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, Frank Oz |
| Music | Hans Zimmer |
| Cinematography | John Fenner |
| Edited by | Michael Jablow |
| Production, company | Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
| Released | February 16, 1996 |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $31 million |
| Box office | $34.3 million (North America) |
| Netflix ID | 60023167 |
About Muppet Treasure Island
A play on the novel Treasure Island, a couple of pirates set out looking for gold using a dead man's map.
Achievement of Muppet Treasure Island
This film marked The Muppet Franchises' fifth feature. Kevin Clash often puppeteered Frank Oz's characters as he was unavailable to appear on set.
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