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Follow That Bird

6.419851h 28mGMovieFamilyComedyAdventure

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.

DirectorKen Kwapis
WritersJudy Freudberg·Tony Geiss
ProducersTony Garnett·Joan Ganz Cooney

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Cast · Directed by Ken Kwapis

CSCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
JHJim Henson
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
FOFrank Oz
Frank Oz
Cookie Monster / Bert / Grover / Additional Muppets (voice)
RHRichard Hunt
Richard Hunt
Gladys the Cow / Feathered Friends Owl / Additional Muppets / Grouches (voice)
KMKathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen
Feathered Friends Magistrate / Grouch Diner Patron / Little Girl / Additional Muppets (voice)
JNJerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson
Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
PBPaul Bartel
Paul Bartel
Grouch Cook
SBSandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard
Grouch Waitress
WJWaylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings
Truck Driver
LNLaraine Newman
Laraine Newman
Mommy Dodo (voice)
EDEddie Deezen
Eddie Deezen
Donnie Dodo (voice)
SKSally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman
Miss Finch (voice)

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1981 · 6.9
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More from Jim Henson · Co-star actor

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1969 · 7.1
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1971 · 6.1
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2002 · 5.5
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Freaks and Geeks
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Follow That Bird — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Follow That Bird?

Follow That Bird is streaming on Crave, Starz and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Follow That Bird on Netflix?

No, Follow That Bird is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Crave and Starz.

Is Follow That Bird on Amazon Prime Video?

Follow That Bird isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Follow That Bird for free?

Follow That Bird is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.