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The Happytime Murders

2018·Movie
1h 31min·R

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

No sesame. All street.

In a world where humans coexist with puppets—who are seen as lesser citizens—cast members of a beloved 1990s children's television series begin getting murdered one by one. Puppet Phil Philips, an ex-LAPD detective-turned-private eye, takes on the case at the request of his old boss in order to assist his former partner, Detective Connie Edwards.
Puppet NoirDark ComedyCrime InvestigationShowbiz SatireMismatched PartnersCringe HumorPop Culture ReferencesAbsurdistNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Happytime Murders legally?

The Happytime Murders is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Happytime Murders worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 27). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Happytime Murders rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How long is The Happytime Murders?

1 h 31 min

The Happytime Murders runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Happytime Murders?

Critics25
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The Happytime Murders higher (48) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Happytime Murders a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$28 million

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is The Happytime Murders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Happytime Murders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Happytime Murders in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Happytime Murders use?

Angry Guard DogDoes This Remind You of Anything?"Basic Instinct" Legs-Crossing ParodyDye HardBig BadDepraved Kids' Show HostOverly Long GagHilarious OuttakesJerk with a Heart of GoldMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotSchmuck BaitGood Is Not Niceand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for The Happytime Murders, including Angry Guard Dog, Does This Remind You of Anything?, "Basic Instinct" Legs-Crossing Parody.