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Where was The Muppet Movie filmed?

1980 film, directed by James Frawley.

  • Los Angeles

The story is set in Florida, about 2,193 miles (3,529 km) from where it was filmed.

Red pins: where it was filmed. Amber pins: where the story is set. Select a pin to see its name.

Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Florida; Los Angeles, New Mexico
Filmed in
Los Angeles
Distance
About 2,193 miles (3,529 km) between Florida and the nearest filming location.

About The Muppet Movie

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Released
1980
Director
James Frawley
Cast
Charles DurningAustin PendletonMilton BerleMel BrooksJames CoburnDom DeLuiseElliott GouldBob HopeCloris LeachmanSteve Martin
Genre
MusicalComedy
Awards
Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album

The story

The story opens with the Muppets sitting down for a private screening of a movie that acts as an origin story of how they all met.

He meets Fozzie Bear, who is working as a hapless stand-up comedian, and invites him on his journey.

Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, and their manager Scooter, who help them disguise their car.

Famous lines from The Muppet Movie

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Uh, Yeah?Kermit the Frog
  • Thank you.Bernie the Agent
  • I'm Statler.Statler
  • That's right.Kermit the Frog
  • Private screening?Statler

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