Overview
Join a lovable frog on a whimsical journey to Hollywood filled with laughter and music.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- warm
- family movie night
- nostalgic rewatch
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an intelligent, lighthearted, highly entertaining debut that works across generations through amiable characters, wit, and playful puppetry.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kermit leaves his swamp and travels toward Hollywood, gathering Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and other companions along the way.
The story foregrounds Muppet performers and the unusual fact of their cinematic existence, including jokes about filmmaking conventions.
The Hollywood-bound journey incorporates numerous comic celebrity appearances alongside the Muppet ensemble.
Kermit's wish for a Hollywood opportunity becomes a shared goal pursued through friendship and performance.
Films like The Muppet Movie, and why
The Blues Brothers
Shares a warm road movie structure, ensemble comedy, musical interludes, and affectionate show-business satire.
The LEGO Movie
Combines family-friendly comedy, a theatrical journey, celebrity cameos, and an optimistic pursuit of performance success.
The Muppets
Features an animated or puppet ensemble, playful meta-humor, musical comedy, and a lighthearted quest toward fame.
Movie Details
- Director
- James Frawley
- Release Date
- 1979-06-22
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (726)
Cast
- Jim Henson
- Frank Oz
- Jerry Nelson
- Richard Hunt
- Dave Goelz
- Charles Durning
- Austin Pendleton
- Edgar Bergen
- Milton Berle
- Mel Brooks
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 The Muppet Movie about?
- Kermit the Frog crosses the country with a growing band of Muppet companions while dodging a predatory promoter and chasing a Hollywood breakthrough.
- What is The Muppet Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Muppet Movie as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Muppet Movie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Muppet Movie.
- What did critics think of The Muppet Movie?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an intelligent, lighthearted, highly entertaining debut that works across generations through amiable characters, wit, and playful puppetry.
- Which films are like The Muppet Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include The Blues Brothers, The LEGO Movie, and The Muppets.
- How long is The Muppet Movie?
- The Muppet Movie runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Muppet Movie?
- In United States, The Muppet Movie streams on Disney Plus.
