---
title: "Follow That Bird"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/follow-that-bird-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36536
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Follow That Bird (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/follow-that-bird-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Follow That Bird is a 1985 American family musical comedy film directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Tony Geiss and Judy Freudberg. Based on the children's television series Sesame Street, the picture serves as the series' first theatrical feature film. The story begins when Big Bird is sent to live far away from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker named Miss Finch, who believes it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy at his foster home, Big Bird ultimately runs away. His departure prompts the rest of the Sesame Street gang to embark on a cross-country journey to find him. The production falls into the family, comedy, adventure, and music genres. Released in the United States on August 2, 1985, the film features Muppet performers and stars Big Bird on the big screen in a major adventure filled with laughs.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Follow That Bird?
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### Q: Is Follow That Bird worth watching?
Follow That Bird holds a community rating of 6.5/10. It offers engaging Family, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Follow That Bird and when was it released?
Follow That Bird is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1985.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Follow That Bird — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36536)
- [Follow That Bird (1985) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089994/fullcredits/)
- [Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street_Presents:_Follow_that_Bird)
- [Follow That Bird (1985) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36536-follow-that-bird/cast)
- [Follow That Bird (1985)](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Follow That Bird | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere](https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/follow-that-bird)

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