The Muppet Movie

Name: The Muppet Movie
Director: James Frawley
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Music
Released: 1979
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz

1979movie

People

James Frawley• Director Jim Henson Frank Oz Jerry Nelson Richard Hunt Dave Goelz Charles Durning Austin Pendleton Edgar Bergen Milton Berle Mel Brooks

Where to Watch

Disney Plus

Set up your streaming services

Who would love this

♥Fans of the Muppets: Anyone who grew up with or enjoys "The Muppet Show" and its subsequent iterations will likely adore this film.
♥Families: It's a classic family film that appeals to multiple generations with its humor and music.
♥Musical lovers: The soundtrack, featuring iconic songs like "Rainbow Connection," is a significant draw.
♥Those seeking lighthearted, optimistic entertainment: The film offers a joyful and hopeful escape.

Who might not

✗Cynics: Individuals who are highly cynical or prefer darker, more complex narratives might find the film overly saccharine or simplistic.
✗Those who dislike puppetry or overt whimsy: The core of the film relies on puppetry and a high degree of whimsy, which may not appeal to everyone.
✗The film's gentle conflict and focus on character and music might not satisfy those looking for high-octane thrills.

Shows similar to The Muppet Movie

Enchanted

The Muppets

Moana

Finding Dory

Monsters University

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Stardust

Bob's Burgers

Bluey

Schitt's Creek

The Princess Bride

The Castle

What critics are saying about The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie is the first of a series of live-action musical feature films starring the Muppets. The film is a movie-in-a-movie, as we see Kermit the Frog and the rest of the Muppets gathering for the first screening of "The Muppet Movie." Kermit notes to his nephew Robin as the lights dim that the movie is a somewhat fictionalized account of the true story of how the Muppets first got ...

The Muppet Movie | Muppet Wiki | Fandom

“The Muppet Movie” is a classic family comedy that follows Kermit the Frog as he journeys across America with his sights set on Hollywood stardom. In the process, he befriends the other iconic characters in the Muppets lineup for the first time. During his adventure, Kermit tries to evade the clutches of Doc Hopper, the persistent owner of a frog-legs restaurant, who wants nothing more than for Kermit to sell his product. The movie came out in the late 1970s as Jim Henson’s “The Muppet Show” was really beginning to hit its stride.

Film Review: "The Muppet Movie" (1979)