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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Michael Hanlon

Toronto Star

Apr 6

It's funny. It's as cute as Paul Godfrey's hair. It has some nice songs. And, to borrow the title from one of them, sometimes it keeps Movin' Right Along.

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Meaghan Morris

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 6

The story is quite cleverly devised to take [the Muppets] through a gamut of miniature Hollywood movies - especially westerns. There is a great deal of cute and charming slapstick, an occasional spot of satire, and some excellent music.

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Joe Pollack

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Apr 6

"The Muppet Movie" may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a real miracle. It's a G-rated film that neither talks down to children nor puts adults to sleep, and it offers humor, fantasy and warmth for everyone.

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Rick Chatenever

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Apr 6

"The Muppet Movie" is wholesome, witty, well-done and even - in its own way - engaging. That's a pretty impressive list for a film that is, more than anything else, just plain fun.

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Jeanne Miller

San Francisco Examiner

Apr 6

4/4

Certainly it is the brightest star in the summer galaxy, combining non-sense and satire in a marvelously inventive pastiche that works on several levels and appeals to both young and old.

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Fred Haeseker

Calgary Herald

Apr 6

The humor of The Muppet Movie is fast, light and irreverent; it's one of the most entertaining and intelligent family-rated pictures in a long time.

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Virginia B

Aug 10

Every time I see this, it reminds me of how special the time period was when Jim Henson was a part of the Muppets. There are distinct characters in this film and the parts they play come out strongly in the way they emphasize the movement of the Muppets. I really miss the Muppets from back then because it was a whole different mindset and intellect. And Kermit sound sounded like Kermit. Anyway, it’s an adorable movie and in my opinion the best Muppet movie they’ve ever made.

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David

Apr 6

They simply don’t make em like they used to.

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Timrek

Apr 6

An American classic ...the lovers, the dreamers, and me!

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Ryan

Apr 6

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It has all of the heart and whimsy of classic Hollywood, told through the lens of some of the most iconic and charming characters in pop culture history. The music by Paul Williams is enough to have you tapping your toes or welling up in tears. The humor is top-notch, and in a certain class only The Muppets themselves can achieve. Overall, if you haven't seen this movie, you are doing yourself the largest disservice imaginable. Fantastic movie, 10/10

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John L

Apr 5

Enjoyed it as much as I did as a kid way back when. Fun movie with a ton of cameos!

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Lindsay N

07/14/2025

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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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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