The Muppet Movie

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The Muppet Movie

G

1979

1h 34m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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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 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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Critics Consensus

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

06/01/2015

3.5/4

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.

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Noel Murray

The Dissolve

08/13/2013

4/5

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.

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John Skow

TIME Magazine

05/06/2008

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.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 7

3.5/4

As expected, Fozzie the Bear and the old geezers Statler and Waldorf receive the lion's share of the choice lines.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

06/02/2024

5/5

The Muppet Movie changed cinema forever and much like "Rainbow Connection," the iconic classic remains fun for the whole family.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

11/06/2022

... this charming musical adventure riffs on movie clichés and conventions with a playfully self-aware spirit.

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Jul 14

The Muppets are a cornerstone of puppetry and children’s entertainment. The 1979 film will always be the most magical and all the muppet films for this reason: it’s for the dreamers. The doers. It teaches you to go after what you want and cherish the people you meet on your journey. Don’t forget the power of belief and make-believe. Lead with your imagination and you’ll do wonders. If a frog can do it so can you

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12/15/2024

I hadn't seen this movie in years. It is still such a great film. Warm and funny with a lot of heart.

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11/27/2024

Cute movie! so funny! made me cry at times..

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06/04/2024

Fantastic movie. Made me cry. I love the muppets

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Kevin P

Dec 14

A fantastic origin story for the Muppets that shows how they all met. It's a fun road trip movie packed with so many great gags, 4th wall breaks, and celebrity cameos. The soundtrack is very memorable. "Moving Right Along" is very catchy and "I'm going to go back there someday" was very sweet with its somber existential lyrics. The Rainbow Connection is so emotional and it's insanely impressive how Jim Henson puppeteered Kermit with rubber glove inside a bolted vacuum sealed metal submersible container underwater, all so he could perform on a log. There are a ton of great celebrity cameos. The human cast share great chemistry & synergy with their Muppet co-stars. I love all the 4th wall breaks and visual puns. Kermit and Fozzy are so funny together. The movie has great pacing. I loved the gag where Fozzie just gives the electric teeth mayhem the movie script so they can catch up. The final resolution in Hollywood feels rushed and unearned, but the rest of the movie is a comedy classic.

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Natasha R

@MsNatasha Nov 22

This is easily one of my favorite movies of all time. "I'm Going to go Back There Someday" is a hauntingly beautiful song, it's seriously under rated. The dialogue, plot, music, and character development; everything is gold. GOLD.

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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 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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