The Muppets
Seen it?2011 | 103 min | Comedy, Family, Adventure
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. If you loved The Muppet Movie or Wonka, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his felt-faced brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a telethon show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Award: Best Song. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$172 million worldwide on a $45 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 245K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Bobin
- Jason SegelGary
- Amy AdamsMary
- Chris CooperTex Richman
- Rashida JonesCDE Executive
- Steve WhitmireKermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice)
- Peter LinzWalter (voice)
- Eric JacobsonMiss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs (voice)
- Dave GoelzGonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
- Bill BarrettaSwedish Chef / Rowlf / Teeth / Pepe / Bobo / Muppet Gary (voice)
- David RudmanScooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)