
Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird
1985, Kids and family/Comedy, 1h 28m
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Grouch Cook
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Waitress in Grouch Restaurant
State Trooper
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Sid Sleaze
Truck Driver
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Critic Reviews for Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird
All Critics (12) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (1)
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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 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
A real gem.
May 4, 2019 | Rating: A | Full Review… -
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 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
The series' core values are faithfully reflected in the film.
April 10, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
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 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Can't go wrong with a film that features Snuffleupagus!
October 19, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird
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Jan 30, 2013The Sesame Street gang makes their big screen debut in the children's film Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird. After Big Bird attempts to live with a bird family, he grows homesick for Sesame Street and tries to finds his way back with the help of some friends. Aside from the usual Sesame Street characters, there are featured cameo performances from Chevy Chase, Dave Thomas, Sandra Bernhard, and John Candy. Overall the film is rather bland, and the comedy's quite tame. Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird has some fun moments and some interesting characters, but it's held down by an overly simplistic story that's not very engaging.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Jul 29, 2012One of the best adaptations of a children's television series, "Follow That Bird" is a film I grew up with as a kid and still remember huge portions of the film to this day, making it memorable, even after more than a decade. A perfect showcase of the television show, Sesame Street, this film is reminiscent of The Muppets in all of the greatest ways.Christopher H Super Reviewer
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Nov 20, 2011A 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.Graham J Super Reviewer
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May 15, 2011Just like the Muppets Movies and Toy Story franchise, Follow The Bird is a good exemple of a cute and sentimental message of importance to have friends. Ken Kwapis made in is picture your best work until now.Lucas M Super Reviewer
Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird Quotes
Big Bird: | Sesame Street was brought o you today by the letters W and B. (Warner Bros logo appears.) |
Big Bird: | Sesame Street was brought o you today by the letters W and B. (Warner Brothers logo appears) |
Big Bird: | Sesame Street was brought to you today by the letters W and B. (Warner Brothers logo appears) |
Oscar: | Well you've alreadt seen the best part of this film, so sit back relax, and have a rotten time! He he. |
Oscar: | Well you've already seen the best part of this film, so sit back relax, and have a rotten time! |
Miss Finch: | Are you alright, "Big Bird"? You are Big Bird aren't you? |
Miss Finch: | Are you alright, Big Bird? You are Big Bird aren't you? |
Big Bird: | Oh, well, I gues I am. |
Miss Finch: | (Turns to camera) This is worse than I thought. |
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