The Muppet Movie Movie Information

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Movie Information

Overall Rank: 1159

Average Rating: 2.9/4

# of Ratings: 149

Theatrical Release Date: 06/22/1979

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 08/13/2013

Language: English

Genre: Adventure, Comedy

MPAA Rating: G

Director: James Frawley

Actors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Charles Durning, Milton Berle, Mel Brooks

Plot: Kermit the Frog goes on a cross-country trek to find fame in Hollywood. Along the way, he meets Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the rest of the Muppets cast, and voilà, the Muppets are born. Kermit's new found friends help him evade the evil Doc Hopper, who wants Kermit to be his "spokesman" for his Frog Leg restaurant chain.

Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/07/2019

Incredibly appealing. A great composition of music and comedy starring the iconic Muppets in their first feature film.

Chris Kavan - wrote on 03/10/2012

Just a really fun, warm, fuzzy movie featuring the loveable Muppets. While I prefer Muppets Take Manhattan myself, this is still an excellent showcase for the antics of Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo and the all the rest of the unforgettable characters.

mitchellyoung - wrote on 12/04/2011

The original and best of the Muppet movies. The Muppet Movie balances witty and sometimes corny humor with joyful cameos and a touch of unbridled optimism. The Muppets will eternally stand for hopefulness and togetherness, whether you're a child or an adult.

JLFM
Producer

Unfunny, and Painfully Slow

JLFM - wrote on 06/05/2013

I'm very thankful that The Muppet Movie is not my first exposure to these characters. I've seen many of their movies before, as well as their TV show, so I know that these characters are capable of being funny. Had I seen The Muppet Movie first, however, I likely would've avoided the muppets like the plague. A truly terrible film in just about every respect, The Muppet Movie is a disaster, and I find it strange that other people don't see that.

In a nutshell, The Muppet Movie is about Kermit the Frog, who is convinced he may have a career in film, and goes on a crazy road trip to Hollywood, picking up new friends to come along. Things are further complicated, however, by a villainous man named Doc Hopper, who's intent on using Kermit to promote his fried-frog-leg business.

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Looneymanthegreat
Producer

Better then you probably remember

Looneymanthegreat - wrote on 04/08/2013

The Muppet Movie is a triumph in technical achievement and complexity in children’s cinema. It’s easy to miss, especially in hindsight, but The Muppet Movie is surprisingly complex. and at the end the characters do fail, they try to create something and fail, but the ending is still happy because it doesn’t matter if you ever bring your dreams to fruition or not, it’s the pursuit of dreams that makes life worth living, It’s purpose that breaths character in to life. The Muppet Movie takes that surprisingly deep concept and makes it palatable to children as well as adults by adding awesome comedy and endearing Muppet characters to the mix. The movie is also enjoyably from its shocking technical achievements. The Muppets are only made of felt and plastic, but Jim Henson and …