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The Muppets

2011Movie1 h 43 minPG

ComedyFamily
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic757.7Rotten Tomatoes95%80%

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about family and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Musical Revival
  • Nostalgic Celebration of Showbiz
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Emotional Catharsis Through Song
  • Charming Meta-Commentary on Franchise Fatigue
  • Joyful Ensemble Chemistry
  • Feel-Good Comeback Narrative
  • Accessible for All Ages

Cast

24 of 67

Crew

Directed by
James Bobin
Written by
Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller
Produced by
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Music by
Christophe Beck

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Facts

November 23, 2011 · 1 h 43 min · PG

Released
November 23, 2011
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$165 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Our Dragons Are Different, The Bad Guy Wins, Names to Run Away from Really Fast +9

  • Our Dragons Are Different
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Names to Run Away from Really Fast
  • Kill It with Fire
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Genre Savvy
  • Race Against the Clock
  • Where the Hell Is Springfield?
  • Sequel
  • Executive Meddling
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Noodle Incident

12 of 230 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Muppets?"

Questions about The Muppets

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Muppets?

Disney+

In the United States, The Muppets streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 69 other countries.

Is The Muppets worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75).

Is there a sequel to The Muppets?

  1. The Muppets (2011)
  2. Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Muppets Most Wanted (2014).

Is The Muppets okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Muppets make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Muppets?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 10 for wholesome.

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.