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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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 .
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Mild Rude Humor)
  • Genre:
    kids and family, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    James Bobin
  • Producer:
    David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
  • Writer:
    Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $88.6M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Walt Disney Studios

Cast & Crew

Jason Segel
Gary
Amy Adams
Mary
Chris Cooper
Tex Richman
Rashida Jones
CDE Executive
Alan Arkin
Tour Guide
James Carville
Self
Donald Glover
Junior CDE Executive
Leslie Feist
Self
Ken Jeong
Punch Teacher Host
Judd Hirsch
Self
James Bobin
Director
Jason Segel
Screenwriter
Nicholas Stoller
Screenwriter
David Hoberman
Producer
Todd Lieberman
Producer
Jason Segel
Executive Producer
Nicholas Stoller
Executive Producer
John G. Scotti
Executive Producer
Martin G. Baker
Executive Producer
Christophe Beck
Original Music
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Audience Reviews for The Muppets

  • Jan 05, 2014
    Fun. Silly. Stupid.
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Jul 26, 2013
    My 8yo and I BOTH loved this movie! Jason Segel and Amy Adams are fun to watch.
    Juli R Super Reviewer
  • May 14, 2013
    The Muppets must reunite to put on a show and save their theater. Like The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle a few years ago, The Muppets cashes in on its nostalgia, supposing that the audience misses their bygone days. And while I vaguely remember enjoying the show as a child, there isn't much about the original that this film brings back. Whereas The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle had some remarkably funny puns, there isn't much to laugh at here. I chuckled a couple times, mostly at the remarks by the two curmudgeonly spectators, but there weren't any guffaws. Most disappointing were the musical numbers with the exception of Chris Cooper's rap; during her songs it seemed that Amy Adams was forcing a grin, knowing she should look happy. The plot unfolds just as anyone knows it would. Overall, I wasn't impressed by this film, but Muppets fans might find something worth liking if only for the nostalgia.
    Jim H Super Reviewer
  • Jan 02, 2013
    I had to watch The Muppets twice before I even liked it.The 1st time I watched The Muppets I HATED it.The 2nd time I picked it up at the local library & I wasn't sure if I should give it another chance.I'm glad I did though because I enjoyed it the 2nd time around.Some songs were way corny especially the 1st 1 & even though I HATE musicals I've loved The Muppets since I was a little kid & that's what helped me sit through it all.The 1 Muppet I wished they would've included but left out was Rizzo The Rat.I wouldn't buy the movie but it's good enough that it's worth taking a look at
    Brody M Super Reviewer
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