Carroll Spinney,
Jim Henson,
Frank Oz,
Paul Bartel,
Sandra Bernhard
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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 Ses... read more
DVD Release Date: March 26, 2002
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December 7, 2011This 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!
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November 20, 2011fb1664868775A 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.
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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.
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January 19, 2011A hilarious and cute kids movie that the whole family can enjoy. I loved this as a kid.
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January 13, 2011You can't possibly hate on the muppets, or sesame street, you have to admit everybody, and i mean everybody, and i mean EVERYBODY, yes you too reading this comment, yeah im talking to you, grew up with sesame street They ARE childhood
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August 10, 2010I vaguely remember this as a favorite film as a toddler, so I was delighted to find it on Netflix Instant Watch. Though extraordinarily arbitrary at times, you can't help but admit that this film really is quite fun. In the end, the typical, wholesome message you expect from the ... read more
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December 9, 2009One of my favorites from childhood. AWH!!! Also has a few fun/beautiful songs. "Will you shine on my someone, are we sharing your light?" : )
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September 29, 2009Super Grover rules! This is a classic, why should the Muppets have all the fun eh!
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February 20, 2008A time before Elmo when Cookie Monster could eat as many cookies as he wanted (as well as cars) and everybody thought Snuffy was just in Big Bird imagination.
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April 25, 2007I grew up watching Sesame Street and when they made this movie, I was blown away. I watched this many times when I was growing up and I could never get tired of it.
I really enjoyed how many of the characters had their own modes of transporation when searching for Big ... read more
Critic Reviews
May 21, 2003
Walter Goodman, New York Times
April 18, 2009
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
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. Full Review
April 10, 2009
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
The series' core values are faithfully reflected in the film. Full Review
May 15, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide
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... Full Review
October 19, 2005
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Can't go wrong with a film that features Snuffleupagus!
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com
Great family adventure with favorite characters.
October 10, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
May 5, 2005
Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views
No review available.
February 22, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
No review available.
December 12, 2002
Mark Palermo, Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
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