Follow That Bird (1985) User Reviews (56)

Great for kids....bu eszssxt also great for adults as well!wsxp;//vnb

[planktonrules · 8/10 · 28 January 2019]

"Follow That Bird" is a rare sort of children's film...the type that actually will appeal to both the kids AND the parents. Teens, of course, will hate it...because they're teens....but everyone else should have a nice time watching this together.

The story is about a bunch of do-gooder birds trying to find Big Bird an actual family. They place him with a family of dodos in middle America and he turns out to prefer life back on Sesame Street...and his old friends miss him as well. So, these friends set off to find him...and at the same time Big Bird leaves and wanders about aimlessly looking for Sesame Street.

So why did I like this one? Well because although the film is oriented towards kids, there are some genuinely funny moments...mostly starring Oscar the Grouch. He opens the film with a cute and funny song and has many great moments throughout the movie...such as when he takes his friends to the grouch restaurant. And, if that isn't enough, there are plenty of other wonrderful cameos by the Sesame Street muppets...more than enough to satisfy viewers. Well written, sweet and enjoyable from start to finish...this is a Sesame Street film that's hard not to love.

Jim's overlooked classic!

[TOMNEL · 8/10 · 16 October 2005]

stars: Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty. cameos: Waylon Jennings, Chevy Chase, Sandra Bernhard, John Candy and others.

Muppeteers: Carol Spinney as Big Bird and Oscar.

Frank Oz as Bert, Grover and Cookie Monster.

Jim Henson as Ernie and Kermit the frog.

Martin P. Robinson as Telly and Snuffolupogous.

Jerry Nelson as the Count.

Richard Hunt as Gladys, Sully, Elmo and others.

Great movie! It's about a group of birds deciding that Big Bird is lonely and relocating him with an adopted Bird family. Because he doesn't like the family, he runs away. Kermit the frog comes on the news telling everyone and Maria, Gordon, Oscar, The Count, Telly, Grover, Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert and many others go searching for him by car, by helicopter and by flying(Super Grover). Great family fun for everyone. Even though it is based on an educational TV show, there isn't any numbers or learning here. It's got some really fun and funny moments and will has a sentimental value in my heart! rated G. 84 mins. my rating-A minus.

A watchable Classic

[clarinets · 6/10 · 5 July 2002]

While there is nothing really spectacular about this film, I'd still recommend it based on the good performances by Chevy Chase, Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty, the late Waylon Jennings as a truck driver, and the late John Candy as a policeman.

Big Bird is the central character in this film. A social worker, upon seeing that Big Bird doesn't live with other birds, sets him up with a Dodo family to be adopted.

Unfortunately he is not happy in his new surroundings, and runs away from home, trying to get back to Sesame Street. On the way home, he encounters adventure with all kinds of people, and discovers where he really wants to be. His true home, Sesame Street.

I recommend it for Sesame Street aged kids. The adults will enjoy the cameos.

A family movie that doesn't exclude or preach

[GrammarCub · 16 November 1998]

"Follow That Bird" attempts to take a show written for pre-schoolers and present it to a larger audience. Not only that, they attempt to create a film that is both entertaining and enlightening. For this reviewer, they succeed magnificently. There are many "in-jokes," so to speak, in this movie -- anyone who has ever watched the show will laugh whenever one of the characters asks, "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?" and the normal audience of Sesame Street will still be amused by their favorite characters, while learning something about friendship and the meaning of family. Sesame Street, the TV show, was rather daring in that it showed black, white, green, purple, furry, and ... other ... living in perfect harmony. Except for Oscar the Grouch!

And, speaking of Oscar, one of the many funny bits (this movie is packed with them, and all of the humor is safe for family viewing) is the Grouch diner. Look for Sandra Bernhard as a Grouch waitress. The cameos in this film are something else; Chevy Chase, John Candy, Sandra Bernhard, even Waylon Jennings, all devoted some of their time and talent to making this roundly enjoyable movie. And listen for the voice of Sally Kellerman as Miss Finch, the social worker from the Feathered Friends Society.

Not that all of this movie is funny and light-hearted. There's a few sad moments with Big Bird -- I always get choked up during the "One Shining Star" song, which features a three-part counterpoint with Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Olivia all singing about Big Bird being safe back at home. And the Sleaze Brothers' scenes are thinly disguised cartoon villainry. I don't know if any of the Sesame Street characters have SEEN villains before -- Oscar is the closest they have, but he's just Grouchy. He doesn't actually hurt anyone, and the Sleaze Brothers start out nice and friendly to Big Bird.

We learn quite a bit during this movie -- we learn that we should never order tossed salad in a Grouch restaurant, for example. We learn that it's never ok to jump from a moving vehicle -- unless we have Gordon's permission. And we learn our real home is where the people love and care about us. But, perhaps the most important lesson is that there are 258 fabulous credits! Hahahahahaha! (thunder and lightning sound here) And, from the filmmakers we learn that you CAN make a family film that includes the entire family (how many times have "family films" been suitable only for those family members still in diapers?) and refuses to preach? One of the many strengths of the Sesame Street characters is their ability to teach a lesson without shoving it down our throats. We never feel threatened or annoyed by these characters; we're always safe and welcome on Sesame Street.

An O.K. commercial movie from a successful public TV franchise

[emm · 6/10 · 24 October 1998]

Like everyone else in my twenty-to-thirty-somethings, I grew up watching SESAME STREET and reading those colorful kids books. After seeing Kermit and Miss Piggy on the big screen many years ago, I was hoping to anticipate a movie with just SESAME STREET characters in it. Well, the movie finally came out, although I was getting too old in my ten years for kindergarten and ABC's. Seeing Big Bird going on a wild, yet odd adventure was a different experience even for the smaller tykes who liked and adored him. Bert & Ernie's airplane sequence was the best part, and that easily stole the show. Being young never had been so much fun! Now, it's time to face reality...

I felt that making a movie out of a public TV program was a large undertaking. Combining musical songs with big name stars like Chevy Chase is one thing. While there are some bright and shiny moments as usually expected, there are two instances I noticed in the film that doesn't exist in SESAME STREET's light-hearted world. One is the fact that depression strikes when loved ones (including Big Bird) are declared lost or missing. Another is cruel and evil ways; the scene where two circus owners steal a boy's apple on purpose is a proven point there.

This is considered to be something that's motion-picture entertainment, and not a pre-school lesson. Veteran fans will appreciate it, but the little kids are better off with BARNEY and TELETUBBIES by now. For collectors of SESAME STREET memorabilia, this movie should help add it on.

gentle innocence

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 30 December 2022]

A bird boardroom wants Big Bird to live with a bird family. They send in Miss Finch who convinces him to leave Sesame Street and live with a bird family in Illinois. His new family, the Dodos, wants him to associate only with other birds. His best friend Mr. Snuffleupagus wants to visit, but the Dodos rejects the idea. He decides to runaway back to Sesame Street. Everybody is pursuing him including Sid Sleaze (Joe Flaherty) and Sam Sleaze (Dave Thomas) who want him for their traveling zoo.

It's Sesame Street, just mostly away from Sesame Street. It has the gentle innocence of Big Bird. It's not trying to be too modern although they have Chevy and some SCTV people. It's a little odd to have the new bird people. The Sesame Street characters are mostly playing side roles. Bert and Ernie flying the plane is funny. This is mostly kind-hearted humor with a few songs.

What a great childrens film that is fun for parents too!

[Michael1958 · 10/10 · 4 October 2002]

This is a wonderful film for children ages 8 and under. Parents of children that age will be very grateful for a childrens film which has zero bathroom humor or any other crudity. Now I am no prude, but in a day and age when young children are treated to scenes of wart hogs with gas (Lion King) or the sight of a dog hiking it's leg to relieve itself with a commentary(Homeward Bound), it is just nice to have something completely harmless for the little ones. I had to comment because this film deserved more than just to have a listing of: In Memory of Waylon Jennings. This film is a credit to the wonderful creativity of people like Jim Henson, who put quality children programs ahead of the easier, poorly made childrens fare.

Michael

A good film for kids

[rebeljenn · 6/10 · 14 November 2005]

I only watched this film when I was very young, and some of it stuck with me all over all these years. I remember seeing it for the first time. (Gosh, I can't believe I actually 'forced' to watch this with my parents at night and thought they loved Sesame Street! I can imagine them being very bored while they watched this with me.) I am guessing this is the film I saw when I was about six-years-old, based on the plot. What I remember was that Big Bird was lost or far away from home, and he looks up at the stars or something and wishes he was back home, and it was all very emotional. I remember that he was also in China or some other country and he had befriended a little girl. It seems odd that I remember some of this after all these years, but it must have been well done because I enjoyed it and it was very emotional and I wanted to watch it again but I was never able to.

Follow That Film.

[anaconda-40658 · 9/10 · 9 July 2016]

Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird (1985): Dir: Ken Kwapis / Cast: Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty, Waylon Jennings, Sandra Bernhard, Alyson Court: Sesame Street celebrates one of its most beloved characters in Big Bird. He lives on Sesame Street amongst humans as well as other Muppet characters such as Oscar the grouch, Grover, and the Cookie Monster. Central plot regards an authority bird named Miss Finch who cannot mind her own business. Instead she sees Big Bird as unhappy because he doesn't live with other birds. So she sets him up with a family of dodos that are about as much fun as slamming your head repeatedly in the car door. Big Bird agrees and begins the trek back home where he makes interesting encounters. The human actors on Sesame Street set out to meet Big Bird and help him get home while his fellow Muppet pals set out as well. Cookie Monster attempts to devour a car. Grover becomes Super Grover and tries to take flight. Bert and Ernie go by plane. Cameos by Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty as a couple of scheming circus swindlers out to capture Big Bird for their own use. Waylon Jennings sings the only decent song during the film as he gives Big Bird a lift. Sandra Bernhard works at a grouch diner. Alyson Court even makes an appearance as a youngster sheltering Big Bird on a farm. Delightful family romp that reminds us what true unity is all about. Score: 9 / 10

Sesame Street on the big screen

[cte18 · 7/10 · 21 March 2021]

If I'm not mistaken Follow That Bird is the first movie to be based on a preschool television show. For Sesame Street this actually wasn't bad, especially for the 80's. Adapting such an educational type of show into a movie theatrically is quite a challenge and I think it's safe that this is a Sesame Street classic.

Big Bird is a lovable character and I think he works best as the main star as he's sent away to a real bird family. This of course tells us that the people who matter are the people that love you and care for you whatever they are and wherever they live. It's a great message for its audience. There's even some fun moments with the other Sesame Street muppets like Oscar, Cookie Monster, Grover, Kermit, Ernie & Bert, and Telly. Snuffie is also a great best friend to Big Bird.

The acting was phenomenal and the songs were honestly at their best. If this movie has any flaws it would be the pacing. Yeah the pacing is quite slow which isn't much different to the Sesame Street series as it's aimed to a younger audience but as an adult I still found enjoyement watching this movie myself for the nostalgic pleasure.

A wholesome, innocent little movie Sesame Street fans will enjoy.

[jonsefcik · 5/10 · 24 April 2023]

Full disclosure, I did NOT grow up with Sesame Street, so I went into this movie without any nostalgic baggage. I've seen bits and pieces of the show here and there, but I'm by no means a fan.

It's a simple story aimed at ages 5 and under, but the performers sell it with earnest, heartfelt performances. Big Bird saying goodbye to Snuffy, singing the blue bird song, and getting rescued got me more emotionally involved than I would've bargained for. There's some decent throwaway gags only keen-eyed adults will pick up on as well.

It helps that Big Bird is the main character. Based on my limited exposure, he's the only Sesame Street character I really like. Carroll Spinney was the OG BB IMO. His replacement VA nowadays sounds...off; too deep and nasally and doesn't emote enough. Elmo is annoying, and I roll my eyes at how he's taken center stage over the years. He's thankfully not in this movie. I think the earnestness and emotion put into these voice performances are what really sell the movie.

The film definitely feels stretched out and padded with songs, desperate to hit 90 minutes. Miss Finch's change of heart was hilariously abrupt, and the carnies are clearly only there for a paycheck. Despite some annoyances, parents can sit through this movie just fine, and I'm sure the target audience will enjoy it, too. It's a squeaky clean movie that makes the viewer feel warm inside, and frankly that's all I think the filmmakers were really trying to accomplish here.

Timeless

[xvorgana · 10/10 · 31 October 2000]

Let me just preface this by saying that I'm a 16 year old male, so a lot of these comments may seem out of place for my demographic, but who cares?

This movie epitomized my childhood. I can't tell you how worn out my copy is from 14 years of hard work amusing me. In a way, I learned to talk through this movie (I'm told I used to scream "Easy Goin' Mommy!" during the Easy Going song). The Bluebird scene has to be one of the most depressing scenes in any film in the history of man. I'm actively pursuing sheet music so that I can perform "One Little Star" with my friends in my school's Cabaret. What does all this have to do with, you ask?

OK, fine. From my point of view, this is a perfect children's move, and a good movie for all ages. All of the adults I've shown it to (especially the ones without kids) have thooroughly enjoyed the in-jokes ("Now for the weather. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine?") and appreciated the way the film was made overall. It has a way of getting to kids and making them appreciate the parents and family they have, and it also has a way of speaking to parents and making them fully realize how gifted they are to have their children. The way Maria, Olivia, Gordon and Linda went on a wild goose chase in the middle of nowheresville, USA to try and get back Big Bird, even breaking and entering the carnival tent, shows just how muchof a parental bond they'd formed with Big Bird.

I could go on, but they only give me so much space here. So, in summary: great movie. Watch it with your kids, watch it alone, but I promise you'll enjoy it.

Childhood Memories & Nostaglia Sum this Movie Up!

[Mermaid23 · 7/10 · 22 January 2005]

I had the greatest pleasure this past Christmas (2004) of having the opportunity to watch this beloved movie once more. We never owned it when I was younger, but to my mother's memory, anytime we had an opportunity to rent a kid movie from the video store, without doubt, we would pick Follow That Bird. This year, though, my older brother happen-chanced upon a copy of the tape and bought it as a present for Mom. Anyhow, to get down to business...I was amazed at just how wonderful this movie really was. Yes, it is a kid's movie, and is therefore corny and the such (they do break out into cheesy songs every now and then...), but it had a unique charm that a lot of B-class kid movies just don't have anymore. And while Sesame Street still exists for kids today, the newer stuff just doesn't seem to be the same. So for all of you out there like me who grew up on old school Sesame Street...I totally recommend you watch this movie....nostalgia is one of the greatest feelings in the world!

My first movie!

[Monika-5 · 22 March 2000]

This was the very first movie I ever saw at a theater. I was six years old and my grandma took me to see it. We both loved it. My memories are kind of fuzzy, as I haven't seen Follow That Bird since. But I remember being really sad because Big Bird was separated from his loved ones at Sesame Street. And I remember the gang trying to find him. And I remember, when the movie was over, how happy I was and how much fun I had.

"Well, goodbye, Oscar." "What? Why, that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me."

[thehappychuckler · 7/10 · 10 February 2020]

I saw this back in 1986 at my local theatre if memory serves correct my mother and Mike one of my best friends. I remember loving it back in the day and rewatching it now after perhaps 20 years of not seeing it I do think they did a pretty good job making a theatrical movie about Sesame Street a wonderful TV show for kids involving Jim Henson's Muppets. Personally, I thought the show was top notch as I learnt a few things watching it back in the 80s.

The story is Big Bird is about to be taken from all of his buddies on Sesame Street (which include Jim Henson and Frank Oz). The thought is that he should be put with other birds. When he gets there you soon realize that Big Bird's new house isn't so much fun. So, Big Bird is on his way back to Sesame Street. Everyone on Sesame Street has received a sad letter from Big Bird and know he is on his way. So they are going to catch up with him before Miss Finch (voiced by Sally Kellerman) can find him a new home to place him in. At the same time dimwitted brothers Sam and Sid Sleaze (well played by Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas) want to get their hands on him to put him in their fun fair.

Was pretty fun to revisit Sesame Street after so many years and most of the Sesame Street characters are in this movie. I must say though that Elmo is feature prominently on the DVD box of this movie. Thing is Elmo is in just one shot where he sticks his head out of a window. So, Elmo really isn't in this movie.

In addition there are some real nice catchy songs (including one sung by country legend Waylon Jennings and Big Bird). So if you or your kid is a fan of Sesame Street I would suggest watching this movie. Or even if your kid doesn't know Sesame Street this might be a very good introduction to it. Also starring John Candy, Chevy Chase and Sandra Bernhard.

Big Bird's Road Movie

[Hollywood_Yoda · 8/10 · 29 February 2008]

In the spirit and tradition of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, Sesame Street makes a road trip movie for kids to watch. At a time when things were good in America and Sesame Street was a top rated children's show, Jim Henson took his characters from the television screen to theater screens. A time when Big Bird is not sure that Sesame Street is the right place for him, a six and a half foot yellow bird. Who would have thought?

Ken Kwapis directs this beautifully done film with great landscapes and cinematography to boost. Back when this film was made, Henson was still alive and performing with the muppeteers, along with old friend Frank Oz. All the main Sesame Street characters on the show at the time were cast into this film, which enriches its wonderlust for children of all ages. After all these years, "Follow That Bird" is still loads of fun to watch.

Considering that this is a children's movie (we're all children at heart), I give this film an 8.

The greatest Sesame Street movie!!!

[stephenchase-63504 · 10/10 · 8 February 2021]

The greatest scene is when Big Bird escapes from the circus with Snuffy!!!!!

An odd but enjoyable ride

[Hotoil · 9/10 · 27 February 2001]

I must say, this movie has a strange feel to it. It says Sesame Street, we see all our favorite Muppets and humans from the show, but it's the most un-Sesame Street atmosphere we've ever seen them in. Even the scenes on Sesame Street are odd, because it's not the 'studio' Sesame Street, it's a much wider, more 3-dimensional area. Theres no counting, singing of the alphebet, any of the things we commonly associate with Sesame Street. It's just all the characters in a road flick that borders on 'action/adventure movie' with some catchy songs.

All in all, it feels more like a regular Muppet movie, just with the SS Muppets instead (of course that transcending legend, Kermit the Frog, has an appearence). It's cute, although I imagine some small children could be scared by some tense parts, it's long, but it's a pretty good movie. I actually think adults who grew up on Sesame Street got a bigger kick out of it then kids, who will probably want Big Bird to start playing word games with them again.

A real fun movie that kids will love and adults will enjoy

[bob the moo · 3 January 2004]

The bird adoption agency comes across the case of Big Bird - who lives alone with no other birds around him. Working for the agency, Miss Finch convinces Bird to leave Sesame Street and move across America to live with the Dodo Family. When Bird misses his friends he leaves his new home to walk back home - not aware of how far it is. On his journey he meets many people, but several groups are out looking for him too - including all his friends from Sesame Street, a pair of circus owners and none other than Miss Finch herself.

Sesame Street is the benchmark for children's television forever as far as I'm concerned - educational and entertaining, it did such a good job that it took me years of school before I stopped pronouncing Z `zee' and did it properly as `zed'. This film version turns off the straight educational part of the service but ups the entertainment. The plot is a good excuse for a freewheeling adventure that has plenty of laughs. Big Bird's sections are a little slower, truth be told, but the supporting searches are very light and funny - Bird has to carry the message so it's fair it should be less funny.

The message takes over the educational stuff and is a nicely put one about accepting differences and still being friends. It isn't heavily made until the end, where the `with your own kind' argument is hammered home. This is a little heavy handed but can be forgiven due to the level of enjoyment the film gives. While not aiming at adults per se, the film has plenty for them - the humour never aims low but should be enjoyed by adults and children alike. The funniest `adult' laugh is accidental and is where Maria turns to Sandra Bernhard and says `I'd like a tossed salad'! Unintentional laugh of course as the `other' meaning of that wasn't really known in the early 80's! Sorry - I'm just twisted! Outside of that the biggest laugh I had that kids won't get was the homage to North By Northwest's crop duster scene.

The cast is great. All the old Muppets from the street are here, although it may upset young fans to see Elmo sidelined to a silent appearance at a window but the rest are good stuff. Bird himself is a little dry but the rest are very funny in small amounts - Grover, Count, Cookie Monster and Oscar all had good lines, as did Ernie & Bert, but Telly is kind of the Muppet nobody really likes! The human cast of Sesame Street are cheerful and light - as you would expect, but it is the good cameos that spice it up. Chase has a great moment, Kermit reprises his reporter role but is clearly too big for this movie, Kellerman, Candy and Flaherty all have very small roles, although Flaherty has the best song.

Overall this is a very enjoyable movie that is perfectly pitched for adults and children - without doing what Pixar do and separating the material for each taste. The songs are not that great and there is at least one poor one in there, but the film has a fun energy to it that is wholesome but still entertaining and has great dialogue from start to finish. Love it!

Criminally neglected joy.

[BlackJack_B · 9/10 · 3 August 2013]

It took me about 28 years before I finally got around to seeing Follow That Bird and I kind of feel guilty about it.

Like many kids, I watched Sesame Street in its prime circa. 1974-82, although I liked The Electric Company more. I grew up watching these actors and Muppets. By 1985, I was too old for Sesame Street and would only watch it while waiting for my younger brothers to finish watching it so I could change the channel to watch music videos. I had a chance to rent it on VHS in 1988 but never did. After awhile, I forgot about the film altogether.

Finally, I watched the film a few weeks ago and I realized I missed seeing a joyful movie that is free of the condescending tone and shilling that today's kids fare provides.

Big Bird (voiced by Caroll Spinney) is forced to leave Sesame Street by some social welfare group for birds led by Miss Finch (voiced by Sally Kellerman) because they feel children-aged birds would be better off having adult birds and a bird family raising him than the more-than-capable human adults he has for his neighbors. After leaving for Oceanview, Illinois and unhappy with the Dodo family, he decides naively to walk back to NYC and when his friends back home get the Amber alert on the news from Chevy Chase, they all form several groups to intercept him.

Unfortunately, the Sleaze Brothers (SCTV's Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas) also hear the news and see Big Bird as their ticket to $$$. They are able to capture him and it's up to his old friends to free him.

What I loved about the movie is that there's no talking down or condescending treatment of the audience. It's just a great children's film that teaches the importance of friendship and devotion to said friends. The actors don't try to change their personas. Maria, Gordon, Bob, Cookie Monster, Grover, etc. are the same people we saw in the T.V. show.

The music, sadly, isn't very good but "I'm So Blue", sung when Big Bird is captured by the Sleaze Brothers is an exception. When a painted blue Big Bird sings his sad song, you feel empathy for the guy. I doubt if Barney was painted yellow, anybody would show him the same treatment. It would be seen as the greatest comedy scene in Hollywood instead.

While the movie is G-rated, adults will see some spoofs from various movies; subtle as they are. The opening song featuring Oscar The Grouch in front of a U.S. flag reminded me of Patton while the food fight featuring Sandra Bernhard (!) gave me flashbacks to Blazing Saddles.

It's too bad the film faired poorly in the box office despite critical acclaim. If you can find a way to see this film and your kids aren't Elmo fanatics (he was nothing in 1985) they will enjoy it immensely. You can only then hope we'll revert to more of Follow That Bird and less of, say, Twilight.

Perhaps the best Sesame Street movie

[Herbest8 · 10/10 · 19 June 2009]

The gang from "Sesame Street" hit the big screen and they hit a bull's-eye. The story is simple: Big Bird is taken away from his warm nest on SS and taken to live with a ditsy foster family of dodo birds. Homesick and lonely, he sets off on a journey back home while being pursued by his friends, social workers and carnival owners.

This movie is pretty much perfect, in it's own way. The all-star cast (a Muppet tradition) just shine and deliver sweet and likable performances with Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty stand-outs as the bumbling villains. Carroll Spinney also delivers a heart-warming performance as Big Bird. In fact, there's not a dent in sight when it comes to this collection of actors.

The story might be simple but would you have it any other way? When comparing this to the sequel, "Elmo in Grouchland", this comes off like "Die Hard" which I consider an amusing comparison. My only real complaint is the forgettable songs.

Overall for the kids and young at heart, this is a joy.

One of the only movies from my childhood that is memorable!!

[Bulldog1721 · 10/10 · 27 July 2017]

This movie Among others that are based on children's TV show, this movie creates a wonderful story that actually goes with the flow!!

This movie has every element of family entertainment that you can think of... adventure, morals, comic humor, and most of all, the Muppet's that make this movie so memorable for the whole family to enjoy!!!!!

It really is the best Seasme Street movie to be made! It also creates the best children's movie ever made for us 90s kids out there who are looking for Nostalgia!!!

One of the best Sesame Street movies ever!

[ashley321 · 30 June 2004]

This movie may be a little dated (It may be hard to believe, but it came out almost 20 years ago!), but it is definitely one of the best Sesame Street movies ever written.

I am amazed at the cast of this movie: Sandra Bernhard, Chevy Chase, Waylon Jennings, and Joe Flaherty just to name a few. They definitely add "spice" to an already good movie.

If you or your child is looking for a nice Sesame Street movie, I definitely recommend "Follow That Bird". I think it recently came out on DVD. If you have already seen it, you should see "Big Bird in Japan" or "Big Bird in China". However, they (especially "Big Bird in Japan")are a bit harder to find, and I don't think they're out on DVD yet, but they are on VHS. I do not recommend "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland", however.

great music and movie for the whole family even the kids

[samcracc · 10/10 · 28 June 2007]

Follow That Bird is a five star event that has spectacular music. In my opinion Follow That Bird is a movie the whole family will enjoy. My favorite part is when the Muppet patrons order tossed salad and the Muppet Grouch cook gives them what they ordered via slingshot. Big Bird of Sesame Street is much smarter than the DoDo family of Canary Road. Like their name the Dodos behave extremely ridiculous and Big Bird would rather return to his familiar surroundings Sesame Street. Sandra Berhnard played a Grouch waitress and John Candy played the state trooper both were excellent. The movie was filmed in Canada. The scenery was peaceful rural farmland with fields of corn. Other notable characters, Sally Kellerman sweet voice suited Miss finch. Buy the movie you will love it!

Great for kids and adults alike!

[GOWBTW · 10/10 · 23 June 2006]

It's great for a public television show to go on the big screen. Warner Brothers and the Children's Television Workshop to come up with a movie like this. In "Follow That Bird" Big Bird gets to go across country unknowingly that Miss Finch is so discriminative that Big Bird belongs with birds. How do you like that? When he goes to live with the DoDos', he not happy with them he missed Snuffy and the others, so he leaves the DoDos and goes the long way back to Sesame Street. The other gang decide to do the same thing, also that meddlesome Miss Finch, the culprit behind this mess. Big Bird meets a lot of new people, one kid mistook him for a chicken, He's an 8'2" 6 year-old canary. It took a lot of effort and determination to get Big Bird back to his true home, Sesame Street. When that Miss Finch came back Maria(Sonia Manzano) tells Miss Finch family is diverse, and not discriminant. The last words from Miss Finch was "Case Dismissed". No one will ever see that bird ever again. With all the characters there from Bert& Ernie, Super Grover, Cookie Monster, and who else The Count. This is one movie you won't find on public TV, but it's education is some ways. 5 Stars!