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Follow That Bird

Film · 1985

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Judy Freudbergwriter
  2. Tony Geisswriter
  3. Ken Kwapisdirector
  4. Evan Landiseditor
  5. Joan Ganz Cooneyexecutive producer
  6. Curtis Clarkcinematographer
  7. Van Dyke Parkscomposer
  8. Linda Franciscasting director
  9. Lennie Niehauscomposer
  10. Stuart Aikinscasting director
  11. Steve Buckinghammusic supervisor
  12. Patricia Churchillproducer
  13. Tony Garnettproducer

On screen

  1. Richard Huntlead actor
  2. Caroll Spinneylead actor
  3. Jim Hensonlead actor
  4. Frank Ozlead actor
  5. Waylon Jenningssupporting actor
  6. Kathryn Mullensupporting actor
  7. Jerry Nelsonsupporting actor
  8. Paul Bartelsupporting actor
  9. Eddie Deezensupporting actor
  10. Sandra Bernhardsupporting actor
  11. Laraine Newmansupporting actor
  12. Adrian McCallaguest actor
  13. Fred Garverguest actor
  14. Jeff Weiserguest actor
  15. Liston Batesguest actor
  16. Nikki Tilroeguest actor
  17. Patricia Leeperguest actor
  18. Richard Campbellguest actor
  19. Shawna Stollguest actor
  20. Tanya Marie Cookguest actor
  21. Tawny Richardguest actor
  22. Bryant Youngguest actor
  23. Cheryl Wagnerguest actor
  24. Lee Armstrongguest actor
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From the people who made Follow That Bird

117
  1. The Land Before Time1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. An American Tail1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Sesame Street1969 · TV seriesStrong· 16 shared
  4. He Said, She Said1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. The Beautician and the Beast1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Dunston Checks In1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. He's Just Not That Into You2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Big Miracle2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. License to Wed2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Unforgiven1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey2011 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  14. A Walk in the Woods2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Kes1970 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. The Draughtsman's Contract1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Jack Bull1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. Extremities1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Space Force2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  20. Bird1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Outsourced2010 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  22. The Two Jakes1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Wild Bill1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. The Bridges of Madison County1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. Blood Work2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Vanessa in the Garden1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. Absolute Power1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. City Heat1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. A Perfect World1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. Doppelganger1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  31. Prince of Darkness1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. The Rookie1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. Tightrope1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. Vamp1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. Oliver Twist1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. Casual Sex?1988 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  37. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  39. Pale Rider1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. Crimes of Passion1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  42. White Hunter, Black Heart1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  68. Needful Things1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  76. The Philadelphia Experiment1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  86. The Larry Sanders Show1992 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  87. Little Man2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  92. Earth Girls Are Easy1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  96. Mission to Mars2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Amazing Stories1985 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  98. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 12011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. 30 Days of Night: Dark Days2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  103. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 22012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  105. Underclassman2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. Josie and the Pussycats2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. Tactical Force2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. Titanic1996 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  109. The Naked Kiss1964 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary2018 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  111. The Office2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  112. Legend of Earthsea2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  113. The Paper2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  114. Grounded for Life2001 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  115. Lost2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  116. Voyagers!1982 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  117. Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
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Through the cast

80
  1. Fraggle RockJim Henson1983 · TV seriesStrong· 7 shared
  2. The Muppet ShowJim Henson1976 · TV seriesStrong· 6 shared
  3. The Dark CrystalJim HensonFrank Oz1982 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  4. The Muppets Take ManhattanFrank OzJim Henson1984 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  5. The Muppet MovieJim HensonRichard Hunt1979 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  6. The Great Muppet CaperJim HensonFrank Oz1981 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  7. The StorytellerJim Henson1988 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  8. Muppet BabiesJim Henson1984 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  9. Jim Henson Idea ManJim HensonFrank Oz2024 · FilmStrong· 12 shared
  10. LabyrinthJim Henson1986 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  11. The Muppet Christmas CarolFrank OzJerry Nelson1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The WitchesJim Henson1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. BowfingerFrank Oz1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. In & OutFrank Oz1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. The Indian in the CupboardFrank Oz1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. What About Bob?Frank Oz1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. HousesitterFrank Oz1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Death at a FuneralFrank Oz2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Little Shop of HorrorsFrank Oz1986 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  20. Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsFrank Oz1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Eating RaoulPaul Bartel1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. The Stepford WivesFrank Oz2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. The ScoreFrank Oz2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. CannonballPaul Bartel1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. Muppet Treasure IslandFrank OzJerry Nelson1996 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  26. Blues Brothers 2000Frank Oz1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Muppets from SpaceJerry NelsonFrank Oz1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  28. Death Race 2000Paul Bartel1975 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. The Dukes of HazzardWaylon Jennings1979 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  30. Lost in the Garden of the WorldPaul Bartel1975 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Trading PlacesFrank OzRichard Hunt1983 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  32. Spies Like UsFrank OzChevy Chase1985 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  33. Piglet's Big MovieBrian Hohlfeld2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. no artwork
    Inside Rupert PupkinSandra Bernhard2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The Empire Strikes BackFrank OzKathryn Mullen1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  36. An American Werewolf in LondonFrank Oz1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Dexter's Laboratory: Ego TripEddie Deezen1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Pooh's Heffalump Halloween MovieBrian Hohlfeld2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. The King of ComedySandra Bernhard1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Zathura: A Space AdventureFrank Oz2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithFrank Oz2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesFrank Oz2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. National Lampoon's European VacationPaul BartelChevy Chase1985 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  44. Pooh's Heffalump MovieBrian Hohlfeld2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. HerculesSandra Bernhard1998 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  46. The Polar ExpressEddie Deezen2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Strange BrewDave Thomas1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Nothing but TroubleJohn CandyChevy Chase1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  49. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh YearBrian Hohlfeld2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Problem Child 2Laraine Newman1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Leprechaun 3Lee Armstrong1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. ConeheadsLaraine Newman1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  53. Speed ZoneJoe FlahertyJohn Candy1989 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  54. Who's Harry Crumb?John Candy1989 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  55. Into the NightJim HensonPaul Bartel1985 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  56. Return of the JediFrank Oz1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. The MuppetsJim HensonJerry Nelson2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  58. 3Below: Tales of ArcadiaLaraine Newman2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  59. Muppets Most WantedJim HensonJerry Nelson2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  60. Invaders from MarsLaraine Newman1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Monsters, Inc.Frank Oz2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  62. I Wanna Hold Your HandEddie Deezen1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Trollhunters: Tales of ArcadiaLaraine Newman2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  64. FrankenweeniePaul Bartel1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Caddyshack IIPaul Bartel1988 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  66. Dawn of the CroodsLaraine Newman2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  67. Scooby-Doo! in Arabian NightsEddie Deezen1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Chopping MallPaul Bartel1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Bear in the Big Blue HouseNoel MacNeal1997 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  70. Madonna: Truth or DareSandra Bernhard1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Hi, Mom!Paul Bartel1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. PiranhaPaul Bartel1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. LaserblastEddie Deezen1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. The Usual SuspectsPaul Bartel1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. Obi-Wan KenobiFrank Oz2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  76. Only the LonelyJohn Candy1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. National Lampoon's VacationChevy Chase1983 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  78. BeetlejuiceAlyson Court1989 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  79. Joe's ApartmentPaul Bartel1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. MovingDave Thomas1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

3
  1. A Muppet Family Christmas1987 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  2. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999 · FilmNotable· 9 shared
  3. Saturday Night Live1975 · TV seriesFaint· 11 shared