Big Bird in Japan

Big Bird in Japan

A musical adventure for the whole family!

1988 · 58 min · ★ 9.1 · Family, TV Movie, Adventure, Comedy

While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.

Directed by Jon Stone · Written by Jon Stone

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