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Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)

Awards

The Muppet Movie

4 wins & 11 nominations

Academy Awards, USA

  • Paul Williams
    1980 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Music, Original Song
    • Paul Williams
    • Kenny Ascher
    For the song "The Rainbow Connection".
  • Paul Williams
    1980 Nominee Oscar
    • Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score
    • Paul Williams
    • Kenny Ascher

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    1980 Winner Saturn Award
    • Best Fantasy Film
  • Jerry Juhl
    1980 Nominee Saturn Award
    • Best Writing
    • Jerry Juhl
    • Jack Burns
  • Paul Williams
    1980 Nominee Saturn Award
    • Best Music
    • Paul Williams
  • Robbie Knott
    1980 Nominee Saturn Award
    • Best Special Effects
    • Robbie Knott

Golden Globes, USA

  • Paul Williams
    1980 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Original Song - Motion Picture
    • Paul Williams
    • Kenny Ascher
    Song: "Rainbow Connection"

Satellite Awards

  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    2014 Nominee Satellite Award
    • Best Youth Blu-Ray
  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    2005 Nominee Satellite Award
    • Outstanding Youth DVD
    For Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition.

Hugo Awards

  • James Frawley at an event for Paper Man (2009)
    1980 Nominee Hugo
    • Best Dramatic Presentation
    • James Frawley (director)
    • Jack Burns (written by)
    • Jerry Juhl (written by)

National Film Preservation Board, USA

  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    2009 Winner National Film Registry

Young Artist Awards

  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    1980 Nominee Young Artist Award
    • Best Musical Entertainment Featuring Youth - TV or Motion Picture
  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    1980 Nominee Young Artist Award
    • Best Motion Picture Featuring Youth

Online Film & Television Association

  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    2022 Winner OFTA Film Hall of Fame
    • Song
    "Rainbow Connection"
  • Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Frank Oz, Milton Berle, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Jim Henson, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Edgar Bergen, and Paul Williams in The Muppet Movie (1979)
    2020 Winner OFTA Film Hall of Fame
    • Motion Picture

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