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      The Muppet Movie

      1979, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 34m

      52 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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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.

      • Rating: G

      • Genre: Kids & family, Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: James Frawley

      • Producer: Jim Henson, David Lazer

      • Writer: Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Production Co: Henson Associates, ITC Films

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

      Cast & Crew

      Steve Martin
      Mel Brooks
      Edgar Bergen
      Milton Berle
      James Coburn
      Dom DeLuise
      Elliott Gould
      Bob Hope
      Madeline Kahn
      Cloris Leachman
      Richard Pryor
      Telly Savalas
      Jack Burns
      Jerry Juhl
      Paul Williams
      Isidore Mankofsky
      Joel Schiller
      Les Gobruegge
      Richard B. Goddard
      Gwen Capetanos

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      • Dec 27, 2012
        I love the Muppets, so it's no surprise I love this film. It's everything you expect from the Muppets. A lot of musical numbers, a lot of breaking the fourth wall, a lot of celebrity cameos and just overall lighthearted fun. It's a film that's been made several times and as long as they're smart, funny and clever then I don't really care watching what is, essentially, the same film over and over again. If you know the Muppets, then you know what to expect. It's a lighthearted story about the importance of believing in yourself and having friends who believe in you too. It's corny stuff, but the Muppets always pull this off in a heartwarming fashion. There's really not much else to say, this is an excellent film and great for families.
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      • Jun 03, 2012
        Jim Henson's Muppets hit the big time in The Muppet Movie. In their first feature film, the Muppets retell the story of how Kermit the Frog set off for Hollywood and found a group of friends who shared his dream of stardom. Like the television show, the film is full of witty, campy humor, and features a number of celebrity cameos from the likes of Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope, Richard Pryor, Orson Welles, and many more. Additionally, the musicals are immensely fun and entertaining, delivering such classics as "The Rainbow Connection" and "Can You Picture That." The Muppet Movie is a classic family film that's fun for all ages.
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      • Apr 26, 2012
        Many Muppet movies have come and gone since the 1979 original, but none come close to capturing the magic of the Muppets like The Muppet Movie. Good script, good songs, fun scenes and cameos, and genuinely tender moments performed with such skill and care that we often forget we are watching hand puppets and not real, living creatures. And who can forget Kermit singing The Rainbow Connection on his log (in a first-ever full-body shot made possible by submerging an obviously committed Jim Henson in a waterproof box under water)? That song should have taken the Oscar for best song. All the magic and joy Jim Henson infused into his life's work, the Muppets, is all on screen in this fantastic road movie.
        mark h Super Reviewer
      • Jan 15, 2012
        The first Muppet movie from the 70s, ive not seen the 70/80s movies and from this i want to, enjoyed seeing all the charactors and in a way a origin story, all the gang get their moments to shine, and a fantastic 70s feel,
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