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Sesame Street Presents - Follow that Bird (1985)

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The first film to be adapted from the popular children's television series Sesame Street, Follow That Bird follows the story of Big Bird after a social worker (Sally Kellerman) takes him away from Sesame Street to live with a family of birds in Illinois. Unhappy in his new surroundings, Big Bird attempts to hitchhike back home to Sesame Street. Over the course of his journey he meets a number of odd and charming characters, in the form of cameos by Chevy Chase, Sandra Bernhard, Waylon Jennings,

G, 1 hr. 32 min.

Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

Directed By: Ken Kwapis

In Theaters: Aug 2, 1985 Wide

On DVD: Mar 26, 2002

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Carroll Spinney
Big Bird, Oscar
Jim Henson
Ernie, Kermit the Frog
Paul Bartel
Grouch Cook
Sandra Bernhard
GrouchyWaitress
John Candy
State Trooper
Chevy Chase
Newscaster
Waylon Jennings
Truck Driver
Dave Thomas
Sam Sleaze
Laraine Newman
Mommy Dodo
Brian Hohlfeld
Daddy Dodo
Cathy Silvers
Marie Dodo
Eddie Deezen
Donnie Dodo
Sally Kellerman
Miss Finch
Linda Bove
Linda
Emilio Delgado
Luis
Joe Flaherty
Sid Sleaze
Linda Francis
Richard Hunt
Principal Muppet Perfor...
Loretta Long
Susan
Bob McGrath
Bob
Kathryn Mullen
Principal Muppet Perfor...
Jerry Nelson
Principal Muppet Perfor...
Roscoe Orman
Gordon
Alaina Reed Hall
Olivia
Sesame Street Gang
Frank Oz
Bert, Cookie Monster, G...
Benjamin Barrett
Floyd
Liston Bates
Rescue Boy
Richard Campbell
Boy with Apple
Tanya Marie Cook
Tanya
Alyson Court
Ruthie
Kermit Love
Willy
Sonia Manzano
Maria
Adrian McCalla
Kid at Map
Tawny Richard
Rescue Girl
Shawna Stoll
Airline Announcer
Caroll Spinney

Critic Reviews for Sesame Street Presents - Follow that Bird

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (1) | DVD (5)

By and large, the script by Tony Geiss and Judy Freudberg and the direction by Ken Kwapis don't strain for yuks; what they seek, and more often than not attain, is a tone of kindly kidding.

May 21, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Walter Goodman

New York Times

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ig Bird finds his true home in this warm tale.

July 21, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Joly Herman

Common Sense Media

If you have kids, check this one out for nostalgia's sake and a chance for them to see the Children's Television Workshop in its younger years.

April 18, 2009 Full Review Source: 7M Pictures

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

The series' core values are faithfully reflected in the film.

April 10, 2009 Full Review Source: Aisle Seat

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Mike McGranaghan

Aisle Seat

Good work from Sandra Bernhard, director Paul Bartel, and Hollywood favorites John Candy and Chevy Chase, as well as some fine moments with Kermit, the Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Grover, and many of the other Muppets.

May 15, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

Can't go wrong with a film that features Snuffleupagus!

October 19, 2005 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Great family adventure with favorite characters.

July 14, 2003 Comment

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This was one of my absolute favorite movies when I was little and I still love it. I haven't seen it in a while so hopefully it'll still be great when I see it again. Yup...still awesome!

February 12, 2007

Megan S

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A movie I watched probably two million times as a child, I am now able to pass it on to my daughter. Hilarious performances from Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty and a huge list of great cameos. This is one of the essential kid's movies.

November 20, 2011

Graham Jones

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Sesame Street Presents - Follow that Bird Quotes

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1. Big Bird: Sesame Street was brought to you today by the letters W and B. (Warner Brothers logo appears)
– Submitted by Jacob D (7 months ago)
1. Oscar: Well you've already seen the best part of this film, so sit back relax, and have a rotten time!
– Submitted by Jacob D (7 months ago)
1. Miss Finch: Are you alright, Big Bird? You are Big Bird aren't you?
2. Big Bird: Oh, well, I gues I am.
3. Miss Finch: (Turns to camera) This is worse than I thought.
– Submitted by Jacob D (7 months ago)

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