The Muppets

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The Muppets

PG

Released Nov 23, 2011

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, is on vacation in Los Angeles with his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary's girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams). They discover that greedy Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) plans to raze Muppet Studios and drill for oil on the spot. Desperate to save the Muppets' former stomping grounds, the three friends join forces with Kermit to reunite Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the rest of the gang to hold a telethon to raise the $10 million they need to save the studio .

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Critics Consensus

Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson's lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

I just hoped for more vaudevillian anarchy and less sentimentality. Sometimes, it is a mistake to revisit your childhood with the same expectations.

Aug 31, 2018

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Sophie Mayer

Sight & Sound

It's a film for 2012, for the 99 per cent, for the Occupiers who have been criticised as Starbucks-quaffing smartphone revolutionaries seeking a rainbow connection that could only be called 'kermunism'.

Jul 9, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

... The Muppets not only restore their name in the movie, but they prove to the audience that they're back and they're still as cute and entertaining as ever before.

Rated: B+

Sep 8, 2017

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It’s the best showcase for the heart, humor, and wonderful absurdity of the Muppets since the 1970s series and their 1979 big screen debut.

Sep 8, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The Muppets have returned with renewed energy. Welcome back.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 6, 2023

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Martín Rodríguez

En Filme

If you don't like musicals, don't even try: Yes, they sing a lot. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Feb 1, 2023

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Samuel W

The Muppets never exactly left, they have always been around. But this movie proves exactly why that is a fact. With a very emotional storyline of reuniting, rekindling passion, and finding out who you are, this movie can get into some teary-eyed territories and hit close to home. The Muppets have always been a sign of love, friendship, and unity between all of them and their different kinds, and this movie showcases it in a beautiful way. It is certainly a love letter to Jim Henson and the characters he and Frank Oz built for us all those years ago. This movie is one I have always looked back on fondly, and I will be glad to see it again in the future.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Garrett B

An amazing comeback for the franchise

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Stephen C

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Orba B

Wonderfully Charming As someone who has watched this movie millions of times,This movie has great songs, good comedy and most of all muppets.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Audience Member

its amazing to see the Muppets again in top form even after a decade 12 years have passed and it seems like the world has forgotten all about the warm-hearted, loving Muppets but this movie has dozens of your favorite characters come back in the most unexpected of ways Jason Segel and Amy Adams contribute somewhat to the main plot, and Walter seems pretty cool its a shame though we don't get re-introduced to the many Muppets that touched a generation of audiences long ago the songs for me didn't stick one bit, but the numerous amount of cameos made me smile and believe that celebrities such as the Muppets themselves still hold a special place in us all the plot could have used some more originality behind it but the kids along with their parents will cheer for joy for the most part

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Leo G

I don't know a single person, who didn't grow up watching the Muppets. It brings back that childhood nostalgia for most of us, gives that old school vibe while also bringing new school. I loved it, my son loved it. It's definitely for a musical person, as well as a fan of the Muppets.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Synopsis

Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, is on vacation in Los Angeles with his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary's girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams). They discover that greedy Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) plans to raze Muppet Studios and drill for oil on the spot. Desperate to save the Muppets' former stomping grounds, the three friends join forces with Kermit to reunite Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the rest of the gang to hold a telethon to raise the $10 million they need to save the studio .

Director: James Bobin
Producer: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Screenwriter: Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Studios
Rating: PG (Some Mild Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $88.6M
Runtime: 1h 38m

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