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The Muppet Movie

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After Kermit the Frog decides to pursue a movie career, he starts his cross-country trip from Florida to California. Along the way, he meets and befriends Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and rock musicians Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. When Kermit is offered a job by Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) to advertise the fried frog legs at his restaurant chain, Kermit turns Hopper down. However, Hopper refuses to relent and pursues Kermit and his companions to a final showdown.
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The Muppet Movie, the big-screen debut of Jim Henson's plush creations, is smart, lighthearted, and fun for all ages.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jolson sang, Barrymore spoke, Garbo laughed, and now Kermit the Frog rides a bicycle... If you can figure out how they were able to show Kermit pedaling across the screen, then you are less a romantic than I am: I prefer to believe he did it himself. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 1, 2015 Full Review Noel Murray The Dissolve With his Muppets, Henson found a balance between fuzzy post-hippie positivism and self-deprecating wit, and he added in the same quality that made many of the era's cultural phenomena so charming: simple problem-solving. Rated: 4/5 Aug 13, 2013 Full Review John Skow TIME Magazine The transition from the yank-'em-off-if-they-bomb lunacy of the TV show to the coherent narration of the film is not a complete success. May 6, 2008 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The Muppet Movie changed cinema forever and much like "Rainbow Connection," the iconic classic remains fun for the whole family. Rated: 5/5 Jun 2, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... this charming musical adventure riffs on movie clichés and conventions with a playfully self-aware spirit. Nov 6, 2022 Full Review Stephen Farber New West/California Suffice it to say that I think this movie is funnier than Manhattan, more romantic than Hurricane, and a more sophisticated speculation on illusion and reality than Last Year at Marienbad. Nov 3, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tonya Cute movie! so funny! made me cry at times.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review Samantha Fantastic movie. Made me cry. I love the muppets Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review McKay S A hilarious movie that gives the Muppets a fantastic theatrical debut. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review B G I want to see this again. The music was wonderful, the humor was hilarious, and Big Bird being in it was hilarious as well. This fits as a wonderful prequel to how the Muppets became the lovable team we all know and love. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Craig W Absolute classic - filled with all of Henson’s charm & wit - Kermit riding a pushbike is cinematic gold! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review Roo F This is definitely the best Muppets movie, and will always stay that way. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After Kermit the Frog decides to pursue a movie career, he starts his cross-country trip from Florida to California. Along the way, he meets and befriends Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and rock musicians Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. When Kermit is offered a job by Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) to advertise the fried frog legs at his restaurant chain, Kermit turns Hopper down. However, Hopper refuses to relent and pursues Kermit and his companions to a final showdown.
Director
James Frawley
Producer
Jim Henson, David Lazer
Screenwriter
Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl
Distributor
Associated Film Distribution
Production Co
Henson Associates, ITC Films
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 22, 1979, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jun 2, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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