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The Muppets

2011·Movie
1h 43min·PG

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness10
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Family, show business, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Get ready for Muppet domination.

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his felt-faced brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a telethon show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
Family MusicalWholesome ComedyNostalgic RevivalHeartwarming StoryPuppet CharactersShowbiz ThemeCatchy SongsOptimisticBroad Appeal

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Questions about The Muppets

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Muppets legally?

The Muppets is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Muppets worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Muppets rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Muppets?

1 h 43 min

The Muppets runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Muppets?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Muppets higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Muppets a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$165 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $165 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is The Muppets in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Muppets?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Muppets in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Muppets use?

Our Dragons Are DifferentThe Bad Guy WinsNames to Run Away from Really FastKill It with FireHypocritical HumorGenre SavvyRace Against the ClockWhere the Hell Is Springfield?SequelExecutive MeddlingDarker and EdgierNoodle Incidentand 218 more

TV Tropes lists 230 storytelling tropes for The Muppets, including Our Dragons Are Different, The Bad Guy Wins, Names to Run Away from Really Fast.