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The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979
Comedy, Musical
1h 35m
Kermit and his new found friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog-legs merchant is after Kermit. (imdb)

Directed by:

James Frawley

Screenwriter:

Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl

Starring:

Dom DeLuise, Steve Martin, Austin Pendleton, Charles Durning, Frank Oz, Mel Brooks, Orson Welles, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Edgar Bergen

Franchise:

The Muppets

Genres:

Comedy, Musical, Family/Kids, Adventure

Countries:

UK, USA

Language:

English
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The Muppet Movie

1979
Comedy, Musical
1h 35m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 25 Mar 2016
100
97th
The best thing the Muppets have ever done, and probably ever will do. Sublime.
Rated 25 Mar 2016
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 24 Dec 2022
85
86th
Paul Williams drunkenly knocking on Miss Piggy's trailer door. The fork in the road, I still can't believe it.
Rated 24 Dec 2022
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
86th
The Rainbow Connection rules, and I will fight anyone who says different.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wezzoWezzo
Rated 30 Mar 2012
83
59th
Sweet yet self-aware, funny but never corny, it's a strong entry into the Muppet canon.
Rated 30 Mar 2012
robosharkRoboShark
Rated 27 Apr 2011
90
78th
If you do not like this movie, you are a bad person. It is one of the crowning achievements of human civilization.
Rated 27 Apr 2011
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 26 Mar 2008
10
99th
If you don't like this movie, you are a bad person. Seriously though, tons of great cameos, hilarious self-aware humor and many catchy songs. One of my favorites from my childhood that holds up remarkably well. I am a pretty big Jim Henson fan though...
Rated 26 Mar 2008
mikeypainmikeypain
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
79th
This movie brings out the child in anyone who sees it. Leagues ahead of any of the newer Muppet movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 03 May 2007
80
91st
CAN YOU PICTURE THAT?
Rated 03 May 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 08 Feb 2012
70
65th
Muppets are funny.
Rated 08 Feb 2012
moncliviemonclivie
Rated 27 Nov 2011
86
91st
We know that it's probably magic.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 21 Feb 2008
80
70th
This is not my favorite Muppett movie. The duet Fozzie and Kermit did to moving right along was robbed at the Oscars. I have never eaten frog legs since.
Rated 21 Feb 2008
mr_vincentMr Vincent
Rated 01 May 2020
100
99th
The living proof that puppets are for everyone, not just kids. A heartwarming, beautifully shot and incredibly mature story. The puppetry is so well done, that the Muppets feel like real people. It is the living example, of what a family film should be.
Rated 01 May 2020
kasperlKasperL
Rated 04 Oct 2018
50
29th
The songs all suck, and the movie is all over the place, but the fact that the plot and the jokes are so out of left field makes it sort of enjoyable too.
Rated 04 Oct 2018
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 06 Dec 2016
8
76th
The Muppet Movie is the original and the best. The Muppet show was before my time, but I grew up with the Muppet movies and with this first film in particular there is a warmth and nostalgia that has stood the test of time. From the memorable songs to the loveable characters, this is a thoroughly enjoyable family fillm. The humour is wonderfully self aware and the cameos are brilliant too. The sequels that follow may be of mixed quality, but this original film is always worth revisiting.
Rated 06 Dec 2016
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 28 Sep 2010
80
78th
Great stuff if you like the muppets. Plenty of amusing cameos, fun songs and good one-liners. I like all the action Animal got, but my two favorite muppets (Beaker and Swedish Chef) were unfortunately lacking (even though I don't know where they would have been put in at.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
ontargetOn_Target
Rated 28 Aug 2010
70
61st
I have to say that this isn't as strong as later Muppet films. The plot is pretty nonsensical, and the songs are mostly pretty bad. That said, they're classic characters, and this was made during the days when Jim Henson was still in charge, so they retain all the traits that made them so likable in the first place. Most of the jokes are funny and the many celebrity cameos mostly come off well. Not a great film, or even the best Muppet movie, but it's still enjoyable for the most part.
Rated 28 Aug 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 27 Aug 2009
2
21st
A good flick for children. Unfortunately I never saw this as a kid, so from my perspective it doesn't benefit from any nostalgia. Shoddy production values, thin plot progression, and an endless stream of lame punchlines made it difficult for me to get a strong kick out of this. Lots of great cameos, though.
Rated 27 Aug 2009
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 09 Sep 2024
8
80th
Just the lovers and dreamers and me basking in the rainbow of earnest Kermit pluckin' a tune on his banjo and then biking to Hollywood with his spindly legs. The rest of the meta road movie is just as delightful with its apundance of silliness and kooky characters (a chicken and whatever Gonzo is besides a “plumbing artiste” to name an actual couple). Love the last act with its night of quiet reflection (see the campfire song and self-talk) before the light breaks through (and Animal too).
Rated 09 Sep 2024
carlosproCarlospro
Rated 05 Jun 2024
70
45th
envelheceu, mas os personagens são charmosos e as participações não tem nem o que falar
Rated 05 Jun 2024
rihreyrihrey
Rated 14 Jan 2024
59
75th
Cute and fun.
Rated 14 Jan 2024
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 01 Jan 2023
9
87th
This is a hug from my childhood but also has catchy songs and masterpieces of puppetry.
Rated 01 Jan 2023
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 19 Jul 2022
80
79th
This is a very charming watch nowadays, as its obviously made pre-CGI and I find it quite nostalgic. I grew up watching the Muppets - The Muppet Show, Muppets films and the Muppet Babies cartoons etc. I sometimes prefer the real life (2D?) puppet style of animation compared to sometimes almost neon coloured CGI films. I was particularly impressed to see a scene featuring Kermit riding a bike - that can't have been an easy scene to film, certainly. I enjoyed the celeb appearances. Great film.
Rated 19 Jul 2022
daxvDaxV
Rated 23 Feb 2022
75
50th
I have a lot of nostalgia for this movie, it was great revisiting it. Feel good comedy, I like all the meta jokes & silly musical numbers. There are a lot of good bits in here, cameos are great too!
Rated 23 Feb 2022
philamentalphilamental
Rated 04 Dec 2021
60
36th
I love The Muppets and would watch them in anything. Here there are some classic songs and some of the surreal and meta humour is truly great. However the road trip plot is surprisingly weak and brings down the score for me personally.
Rated 04 Dec 2021
filliganFilligan
Rated 22 Aug 2020
85
59th
I understand Muppet purists who, when they see post-Henson Muppet properties, get all up in arms and say shit like, "How DARE you! This is not my Muppets! My Muppets are so camp they would make RuPaul cringe!" What I'm saying is, this is really good because it's probably the best distillation of what the Muppets are as a form of entertainment -- even though I prefer some of their later concoctions better.
Rated 22 Aug 2020
arossaross
Rated 03 May 2020
76
53rd
this is not great but I am a fan of the muppets
Rated 03 May 2020
biggerkevinbiggerkevin
Rated 08 Jan 2020
5
70th
Oh no it's a running gag
Rated 08 Jan 2020
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 04 May 2019
60
27th
Kermit: "Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers, and me."
Rated 04 May 2019
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 17 Nov 2018
60
25th
Screening+ilovethem+kermitbikeslmao+getsalotworsequick+bigbirdonwaytoNYtotrytv:P+piggywinspageant-seeskermitandfallsinlove+Pryorlol+stevemartinlol+melbrooksinspiredmikemyers+Ilovekermitnephew+andtheweirdflirdydirdyguy+dopekermitinnermonologueaboutlettingdown/promisingself+wishtherewasmorewiththeothermuppets+lmaotheweirdscientist+preparethestandardrichandfamouscontractlmao
Rated 17 Nov 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 07 Jan 2018
100
95th
The Muppet Movie is pure Henson magic. The jokes still hold up today. The amazing puppetry effects are as solid as ever. The cameos are for the most part all on point. The emotion is raw and accessible for children. Everything about this film just screamed joyful in the best way possible.
Rated 07 Jan 2018
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 06 Oct 2017
75
58th
Unashamedly silly but rarely laugh-out-loud funny (though I did laugh when the Swedish Chef was shown running the movie projector), this is a fun movie about friendship and pursuing your dreams. More about the journey than the destination, it was fitting when Orson Welles as the studio executive simply and anticlimactically said, "give them the standard rich-and-famous contract". Lots of fun cameos.
Rated 06 Oct 2017
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 07 May 2017
80
51st
B+
Rated 07 May 2017
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 04 Dec 2016
80
73rd
A true delight for Muppets fan, like myself, or fans of the comedy genre at all. Muppets Movie reunites a cast of famous puppets for a journey of epic proportions and has some of the best comedy of the 20th century along the way. Its pacing is a little weird and it leaned on some odd directorial choices but nothing dealbreaking. An amazing ride.
Rated 04 Dec 2016
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 10 Dec 2015
86
76th
I'll never get the Rainbow Connection song out of my head now. This movie is incredibly cute. I love that this is the origin story to the Muppets. You get to watch Kermit move from the swamp and along the way meet all his friends that end up becoming famous along with him. A lot of big-name actors are seen along the way, my favorite being Steve Martin. The music is incredible and if you love really corny jokes (like I do) then this is the movie for you...
Rated 10 Dec 2015
instiInsti
Rated 10 Sep 2015
84
81st
A Muppet origin story. The plot goes a bit off the rails in the second half, but the film has heart and a great message.
Rated 10 Sep 2015
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
85
90th
I used to love the Muppets!
Rated 23 Aug 2015
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 16 Jul 2015
90
91st
The Muppet film that reigns above all
Rated 16 Jul 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 12 Jul 2015
65
42nd
Honestly doesn't hold up as well as I wish it did. For me, it's aged pretty poorly. And that's a shame, because I love the Muppets. But I think their humor (or, at least, the humor of their feature films) is best enjoyed in their own era.
Rated 12 Jul 2015
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 18 Feb 2015
88
84th
Wonderfully heartfelt, wryly funny, gag-a-minute with some great human performances and some very impressive technical work. Fork in the road!
Rated 18 Feb 2015
jenner1407jenner1407
Rated 19 Jan 2015
86
83rd
Groovy, funny, naughty, endearing, classic, man.
Rated 19 Jan 2015
xacviantxacviant
Rated 06 Sep 2014
77
43rd
Maybe I'm a heretic, or maybe I was just tired, but I honestly much preferred the 2011 revival of the series. This is certainly enjoyable, with some great silly gags, fine songs ("The Rainbow Connection", of course, but I also quite like "Movin' Right Along"), and the natural charm of the Muppets themselves. But there's something vaguely off about it; Henson's performance as Kermit in particular seems lackluster, and some potentially strong moments seem buried by James Frawley's iffy direction.
Rated 06 Sep 2014
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 31 Dec 2013
75
29th
Great songs and lots of fun bits.
Rated 31 Dec 2013
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 28 Aug 2013
62
70th
This felt oddly like a Mel Brooks movie at parts; I was delighted to see his cameo shortly after I came to that conclusion. More similar to The Blues Brothers than it is to many other children's movies, its silly self-awareness makes it utterly enjoyable, with just the right number of heartwarming moments thrown in.
Rated 28 Aug 2013
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 13 Jun 2013
80
81st
I grew up watching The Muppets and I was a fan of this movie as a kid. After all these years The Muppets and this movie are still very entertaining. The plot revolves around the origin story of The Muppets and there are plenty of fun cameos and great Muppet characters. I definitely recommend this film.
Rated 13 Jun 2013
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 04 Nov 2012
85
76th
Utterly charming introduction to Muppet sensibilities is a sheer delight, thanks to tuneful music and lyrics, and endearing 'performances' by all of the Muppets on display. If it occasionally feels a little padded (and top-heavy with 'guest stars'), the screenplay is surprisingly sharp and witty, and the overall joyful spirit of the enterprise gets it over the finish line with style.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
criteenqueCriteenque
Rated 20 May 2012
35
76th
The Muppet Movie is a memorable, classic film, the perfect recipe: music, zany, witty humor, celebrity cameos, and a bunch of felt puppets.
Rated 20 May 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 15 Apr 2012
73
73rd
I've not seen this in an age, but loved it (and I mean really loved it!) as a kid. It gets a high score because of that. Definately one to hunt out and see again.
Rated 15 Apr 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 11 Mar 2012
68
55th
I think I appreciate the meta humor more than anything else here, but it's basically impossible to watch this without a smile on your face the whole time.
Rated 11 Mar 2012
neonmanNeonman
Rated 30 Nov 2011
81
66th
An entertaining (moreso for kids) and funny (moreso for adults) film, mixing intimate puppetry with impressive landscapes and very human acts (like car accidents and camp-fires), along with a number of well-used cameos and spectacular (sometimes terrifying) special effects.
Rated 30 Nov 2011
ytadelYtadel
Rated 24 Nov 2011
7
84th
I have absolutely no nostalgia for the Muppets whatsoever (never seen a single episode of The Muppet Show, watching and reviewing this movie for the first time in Nov. 2011), but I still thought it was fairly enjoyable in a breezy sort of way. Fun cameos, goofy humor, "A thing, whatever Gonzo is."
Rated 24 Nov 2011
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 24 Nov 2011
90
80th
"Bear left." "Frog right." I don't know if I could be friends with someone who disliked the Muppets.
Rated 24 Nov 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 27 Oct 2011
66
18th
Not bad, but the style doesn't really work for me. A ton of groan-worthy puns, mildly amusing cameos and no tension at all despite a plot structure that necessitates it. Not a fan of the musical numbers either. The best part is the interaction between the central muppets, Kermit, Fozzie, Piggy and Gonzo. More of that interplay and less of everything else would have been preferred.
Rated 27 Oct 2011
clark_novaClark Nova
Rated 27 Aug 2011
75
37th
Orson Welles
Rated 27 Aug 2011
grouchoGroucho
Rated 31 May 2011
40
93rd
"Few family films have the breadth of appeal of The Muppet Movie, the best screen evidence of the Muppeteers' dedication to magnificent illusion."
Rated 31 May 2011
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 24 May 2011
78
85th
Really great. I loved this movie start to finish.
Rated 24 May 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 22 Jan 2011
81
55th
A silly movie, in a good way.
Rated 22 Jan 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 03 Dec 2010
8
79th
Greatness.
Rated 03 Dec 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 20 Oct 2010
70
79th
If you like the Muppets you will probably like this. The television show was still more entertaining but this is still enjoyable.
Rated 20 Oct 2010
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 02 Aug 2010
70
50th
FUN. SONGS FUN. MUPPETS FUN. It's episodic, and moves along quick enough. Never boring.
Rated 02 Aug 2010
icarusIcarus
Rated 02 Sep 2009
70
40th
I grew up with the Muppet TV show, but I've only seen this film as an adult. Most of my enjoyment came from the various cameos throughout (esp. Orson Welles, Bob Hope, Steve Martin, and Mel Brooks). The narrative moved along quickly enough, but the songs have not really aged well. Ultimately, it's hard not to be won over by fun Muppet characters like Animal, Rowlf, and especially Beaker.
Rated 02 Sep 2009
smacfarlsmacfarl
Rated 01 Jun 2009
90
77th
I loved it. A Bear in his natural habitat - a Studebaker.
Rated 01 Jun 2009
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 17 Apr 2009
70
48th
Muppet! Slag! Muppet!
Rated 17 Apr 2009
frederFreder
Rated 07 Apr 2009
70
54th
An American original. Sometimes too cute for its own good, but with a good heart. Much better than any Muppet movie that followed, because it has an underlying sense of authenticity that the treacly and unfunny later films lack.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
pompousasspompousass
Rated 21 Mar 2009
20
44th
Strictly for kids, and the younger the better. The simplicity of the images, the queer lunar lighting, and the 3-D-ish, split-level compositions give you the feeling of looking at a View-Master rather than at a movie. Henson's dead-eyed puppets are pretty uninteresting as shapes and colors, and no matter how much they are magnified, they lack presence on the big screen (they look as though they would be a sure hit at a five-year-old's birthday party, however)
Rated 21 Mar 2009
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 04 Mar 2009
65
79th
Lovely happy fun sunshine memories.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 19 Feb 2009
80
58th
A bit uneven in both its story-telling aspects and its humor, though it definitely has that Muppet charm.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
liltxgal98liltxgal98
Rated 11 Feb 2009
90
39th
First movie I remember seeing as a kid..sentimental favorite
Rated 11 Feb 2009
egbertsouseEgbertSouse
Rated 11 Jan 2009
95
89th
Ahh, a bear in his natural habitat - a Studebaker.
Rated 11 Jan 2009
youngjediYoung_Jedi
Rated 04 Jan 2009
100
75th
The Muppets ROCK!!
Rated 04 Jan 2009
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 03 Jan 2009
80
42nd
I remember good things about it.
Rated 03 Jan 2009
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 30 Dec 2008
75
72nd
How can you not like the muppets??? Felt rules!
Rated 30 Dec 2008
omicron91Omicron91
Rated 15 Oct 2008
65
41st
Jesus, 1979!? Really!? Wow.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 10 Aug 2008
72
47th
They don't make kids movies like this anymore.
Rated 10 Aug 2008
marc_dipaoloMarc DiPaolo
Rated 15 Jun 2008
95
64th
Yay!
Rated 15 Jun 2008
sophiesophie
Rated 26 May 2008
75
68th
Muppets!
Rated 26 May 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 05 May 2008
70
61st
Classic for kids. Everybody liked.
Rated 05 May 2008
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 02 Apr 2008
82
77th
Sesame Street on the big screen. Winner!
Rated 02 Apr 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 20 Feb 2008
88
70th
"Movin' right along now...."
Rated 20 Feb 2008
shephardShephard
Rated 29 Oct 2007
90
96th
A thoroughly enjoyable classic full of hilarious one-liners and physical humor and fun songs and celebrity cameos. Jim Henson at his best.
Rated 29 Oct 2007
mdagdaganmdagdagan
Rated 17 Oct 2007
70
34th
GREAT
Rated 17 Oct 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
70
63rd
good
Rated 16 Sep 2007
flatluigiflatluigi
Rated 21 Aug 2007
92
59th
Classic.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
49th
Great kids film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
91st
Big laughs, great characters - terrific stuff through and through.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
63rd
Score based on distant memory.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sully32sully32
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
91st
The best use of celebrity cameos in the history of film. Much like the Muppet Show, this has all the cute characters that will make the kids laugh, but all the clever grown-up references that will fly right over the heads of the little ones. Extremely clever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
26th
Yup, it's a Muppet movie alright.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dantes808dantes808
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
78th
A classic, a mus-see for families and individuals alike!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 16 Jul 2007
91
74th
A classic, and a lot of fun. Some of the later sequels were lousy, although there have been a few better ones lately.
Rated 16 Jul 2007
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 20 Apr 2007
75
64th
It's the Muppets, what else do you want? Who said "Just repeats of the show"?
Rated 20 Apr 2007
stainStain
Rated 31 Mar 2007
80
68th
The Muppets are groovy
Rated 31 Mar 2007
gokhanincegokhanince
Rated 25 Mar 2007
93
95th
A spectacular self confrontation scene of Kermit...
Rated 25 Mar 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 19 Mar 2007
4
70th
Awesome. So many memorable celebrity cameos, tons of good jokes. Funny and really fun to watch.
Rated 19 Mar 2007

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