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Follow That Bird

2nd August 1985
1h 28m
Ken Kwapis
USA
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MetaCritic
59
 Rotten Tomatoes
92%
 IMDb
6.8

Follow That Bird is a Adventure Comedy film released on 2nd August 1985; Ken Kwapis directed the film which stars John Candy, Chevy Chase, and Paul Bartel.

Plot

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker. 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.

Genres & Themes

Adventure Comedy Family Music

Cast (49)

John Candy's profile
John Candy State Trooper
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Chevy Chase's profile
Chevy Chase
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Paul Bartel's profile
Paul Bartel Grouch Cook
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Laraine Newman's profile
Laraine Newman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Frank Oz's profile
Frank Oz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Joe Flaherty's profile
Joe Flaherty
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Sally Kellerman's profile
Sally Kellerman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Jim Henson's profile
Jim Henson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Jerry Nelson's profile
Jerry Nelson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Dave Thomas's profile
Dave Thomas
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Eddie Deezen's profile
Eddie Deezen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Sandra Bernhard's profile
Sandra Bernhard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Richard Hunt's profile
Richard Hunt
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Caroll Spinney's profile
Caroll Spinney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Martin P. Robinson's profile
Martin P. Robinson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Lee Armstrong's profile
Roscoe Orman's profile
Roscoe Orman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Alyson Court's profile
Alyson Court
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 11
Bob McGrath's profile
Bob McGrath
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Kathryn Mullen's profile
Kathryn Mullen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Sonia Manzano's profile
Sonia Manzano
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Alaina Reed Hall's profile
Alaina Reed Hall
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Gord Robertson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Emilio Delgado's profile
Emilio Delgado
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Loretta Long's profile
Loretta Long
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Linda Bove's profile
Linda Bove
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Cathy Silvers's profile
Noel MacNeal
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Waylon Jennings
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Brian Hohlfeld
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27

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Follow That Bird FAQ

When was Follow That Bird released?

Follow That Bird was released 39 years ago, on Friday August 2nd, 1985.

Is Follow That Bird on Netflix?

No, Follow That Bird is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Follow That Bird on Amazon Prime?

No, Follow That Bird is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Follow That Bird on Disney Plus?

No, Follow That Bird is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Follow That Bird Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

2% 0-12
10% 20-29
16% 30-39
22% 40-49
6% 50-59
43% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

35% Female
65% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown