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While it may not reach the delirious heights of The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted still packs in enough clever gags, catchy songs, and celebrity cameos to satisfy fans of all ages. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), the Muppets' new manager, convinces the gang to embark on a world tour. Kermit the Frog doubts that it's a good idea -- a feeling that's proven right when look-alike Constantine escapes from prison, takes Kermit's place, and lands Miss Piggy's sweetie in a Siberian prison. While the frog tries to convince his captors of his true identity, Constantine and Dominic are free to carry out their plan to steal London's crown jewels.
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Mild Action)
  • Genre:
    comedy, kids & family, adventure
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    James Bobin
  • Producer:
    David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
  • Writer:
    James Bobin, Nicholas Stoller
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $51.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Mandeville Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Ricky Gervais
Dominic, Number Two
Ty Burrell
Jean Pierre Napoleon
Tina Fey
Nadya
Danny Trejo
Self
Jemaine Clement
Prison King
Ray Liotta
Big Papa
Tom Hiddleston
The Great Escapo
Céline Dion
Piggy Fairy Godmother
Salma Hayek
Self
Christoph Waltz
Self
Diddy
Self
Ross Lynch
Young Florist
Stanley Tucci
Ivan the Guard
Usher
The Usher
Chloë Grace Moretz
Newspaper Girl
James McAvoy
UPS Guy
Frank Langella
Beefeater Vicar
Zach Galifianakis
Hobo Joe
James Bobin
Director
James Bobin
Screenwriter
Nicholas Stoller
Screenwriter
David Hoberman
Producer
Todd Lieberman
Producer
Nicholas Stoller
Executive Producer
John G. Scotti
Executive Producer
Rahel Afiley
Costume Designer
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Bret McKenzie
Original Songs
Christophe Beck
Original Music
Don Burgess
Cinematographer
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Critic Reviews for Muppets Most Wanted

All Critics (201) | Top Critics (59) | Fresh (161) | Rotten (40)

  • If it doesn't quite manage to equal the total satisfaction of its predecessor, it's hard to get too persnickety about a picture as joyful and sweet as this one.

    June 18, 2016 | Full Review…

    Jason Bailey

    Flavorwire

  • The magic is largely missing this time. It starts promisingly enough with a rather good song about the pitfalls involved in doing a sequel but, after that, invention seems to flag and many opportunities are missed.

    April 11, 2014 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

    David Stratton

    The Australian

  • The fact is that Henson never lost his appreciation for non-conformity, whereas Bobin and Stoller are company men at heart. Yet the Muppets have a life of their own, and it's good to see them live on.

    April 9, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Jake Wilson

    Sydney Morning Herald

  • A lot of effort has gone into giving it the look and feel of a '60s heist movie. Sadly it had a disappointing opening at the US box office. It deserves better.

    April 9, 2014 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

    Sandra Hall

    Sydney Morning Herald

  • While this may lack the emotional clout of The Muppets star/co-writer Jason Segel's original reboot (leading man Ricky Gervais doesn't really do feelings), it doesn't skimp on good old-fashioned variety entertainment.

    March 30, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Mark Kermode

    Observer (UK)

  • It lacks the original's fuzzy heart and the story drags in the middle but the quick-fire scene changes mean you're never too far from the next 'waka, waka, waka'.

    March 28, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

    metro.co.uk
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Audience Reviews for Muppets Most Wanted

  • Sep 14, 2014
    Enjoyable, but the lack of any real screen time for Gonzo and Fozzie is quite disappointing.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Sep 13, 2014
    The funniest line -- "it's a sequel, and sequels are never as good." This just isn't as charming or as feel-good as it should be. I didn't like Constantine, Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, or the prison. However, my 9yo said he liked it, so maybe kids will enjoy it.
    Juli R Super Reviewer
  • Aug 22, 2014
    Definitely not as Whimsical or delightful as the reboot from a couple of years ago. But it has some clever moments, great spoofs and cameos and was entertaining to a point. The plot got dragged out way too long and it was missing Segel and Adams who brought great charm to the first reboot. But, the Muppets are still nice to have back on the big screen. 08-22-2014
    Christopher O Super Reviewer
  • Aug 18, 2014
    Even more self-aware than the first and far less funny, "The Muppets Most Wanted" may have a likeable cast, but nobody can pull it off as well as Jason Segal and Amy Adams did in the first film. Having cameos is one thing, but having cameos to drive this story was kind of overwhelming and I just expected to see more which didn't make it very special. After Kermit is framed by a criminal mastermind who looks just like him, he joins the muppets and begins to ruin their show. This film has a little less cheese throughout it, but that is also what made the first one so special, so everything this sequel tries to do kind of works against it. "The Muppets Most Wanted" is liable for what it is, but in the end, it is just a cleverly written comedy that does not have much flare. Would I recommend it to fans of the first? Yes, but do not expect too much.
    KJ P Super Reviewer
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