Muppets from Space
Gonzo's strange cereal messages launch a silly cosmic rescue quest to uncover his origins and reunite him with his alien family.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- wacky
- whimsical
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the film pleasingly silly and adequate family entertainment, while judging it less witty, warm, and magical than earlier Muppet films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Muppets' puppetry, songs, sight gags, and eccentric ensemble define the film's playful register.
Gonzo investigates his apparent alien identity and seeks reunion with his long-lost family.
An overzealous secret government agency captures Gonzo while trying to prove extraterrestrial life exists.
Messages appearing on Gonzo's breakfast cereal convince him to investigate his alien origins.
Films like Muppets from Space, and why
The Muppet Movie
family-friendly puppetry, ensemble comedy, and whimsical extraterrestrial adventure
The Great Muppet Caper
anthropomorphic puppet characters, musical comedy, and affectionate ensemble chaos
Lilo & Stitch
children's science fiction comedy built around alien contact and playful adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Tim Hill
- Release Date
- 1999-07-14
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (379)
Cast
- Dave Goelz
- Steve Whitmire
- Bill Barretta
- Jerry Nelson
- Brian Henson
- Kevin Clash
- Frank Oz
- Jeffrey Tambor
- F. Murray Abraham
- Rob Schneider
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Muppets from Space about?
- Gonzo's strange cereal messages launch a silly cosmic rescue quest to uncover his origins and reunite him with his alien family.
- What is Muppets from Space like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Muppets from Space as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Muppets from Space violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Muppets from Space.
- What did critics think of Muppets from Space?
- Critics generally found the film pleasingly silly and adequate family entertainment, while judging it less witty, warm, and magical than earlier Muppet films.
- Which films are like Muppets from Space?
- Films with a similar feel include The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, and Lilo & Stitch.
- How long is Muppets from Space?
- Muppets from Space runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Muppets from Space?
- In United States, Muppets from Space is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
