The Muppet Movie

Name: The Muppet Movie
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Released: June 22, 1979
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 74
Cast: Frank Oz, Jim Henson

1979

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Associated Film Distribution (AFD) | Release Date: June 22, 1979 | G

Starring: Frank Oz, Jim Henson

Summary: After a fateful meeting with a big-time talent agent, Kermit the Frog heads for Hollywood dreaming of show biz. Along the way, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo and the dazzling Miss Piggy join him in hopes of becoming film stars too. But all bets are off when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), a fast-food mogulAfter a fateful meeting with a big-time talent agent, Kermit the Frog heads for Hollywood dreaming of show biz. Along the way, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo and the dazzling Miss Piggy join him in hopes of becoming film stars too. But all bets are off when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), a fast-food mogul seeking to promote his French-fried frog-leg franchise. (Walt Disney)… Expand

Director: James Frawley

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 95 min

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Gene Siskel

Perfect for family viewing. Read full review

Roger Ebert

After that first second we quit wondering: This is magic, after all, so who wants to know where Henson is? Read full review

Noel Murray

There’s a fair amount of Hollywood magic in the way director James Frawley and Henson’s Muppeteers stick Kermit and friends into scenarios in which he’s riding a bike, rowing a boat, and walking in cowboy boots. But the less showy effects always defined the Muppets. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

Jim Henson, Muppet originator, and Frank Oz, creative consultant, have abandoned the successful format of their vidshow, and inserted their creations into a well-crafted combo of musical comedy and fantasy adventure. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

Cute without being insipid, funny without being childish, The Muppet Movie contains enough magic to please all ages. Read full review

John Snow

Muppet magic remains a bewildering succession of wonderful bits. Read full review

Vincent Canby

It's also very well written by Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns and directed by James Frawley ("Kid Blue," "The Big Bus") with a comic touch that never becomes facetious. Read full review

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nintendofan721

May 5, 2022

The first ever feature film starring the Muppets, and they are just as fun as ever! It’s been 40 years and this film remains ageless. It’s a film within a film showing approximately how the muppets got together. An agent approaches Kermit in the swamp showing him an ad for frogs who want toThe first ever feature film starring the Muppets, and they are just as fun as ever! It’s been 40 years and this film remains ageless. It’s a film within a film showing approximately how the muppets got together. An agent approaches Kermit in the swamp showing him an ad for frogs who want to become rich and famous, and so he gathers a bunch of different muppets, being the ones we all know and love, and takes them to Hollywood! The characters are just as loveable and there is some great character development involved in this film. There are a number of musical numbers just as the muppets are known for, and they are some of the most memorable songs especially Rainbow Connection, which has made numerous returns. There are many celebrity cameos throughout, with most of them being guest stars from the Muppet Show, and a few different ones. They made a lot of muppet style jokes which all hit so well, as well as fourth wall breaking which the muppets do a lot of! Overall, this film is perfectly balanced with the comedy and the charm, and it still remains the best out of all the muppet movies!… Expand

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MovieLonely94

Oct 29, 2010

songs, chase scenes, and slapstick humor.... they're a lot of fun.

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JPK

Aug 18, 2019

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The Muppet Movie is most definitely nostalgic even 40 years later to this day.

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DawdlingPoet

Jul 19, 2022

This is really quite a charming watch nowadays, as its obviously made pre-CGI and I find it quite nostalgic. I grew up watching the Muppets - The Muppet Show, Muppets films and the Muppet Babies cartoons etc. I sometimes prefer the real life (2D?) puppet style of animation compared toThis is really quite a charming watch nowadays, as its obviously made pre-CGI and I find it quite nostalgic. I grew up watching the Muppets - The Muppet Show, Muppets films and the Muppet Babies cartoons etc. I sometimes prefer the real life (2D?) puppet style of animation compared to sometimes almost neon coloured CGI films. I was particularly impressed to see a scene featuring Kermit riding a bike - that can't have been an easy scene to film, certainly.

I was pleasantly surprised to notice some good celebrity cameos/appearances, inclduing Steve Martin and there are plenty of amusing moments. There are one or two jokes that adults are likely to get, rather than kids, which is nice to see, given I'm watching it as an adult. One example being Rowlf the dog talking to Kermit while playing the piano, where he says 'Stay away from women, thats my motto' Kermit says 'I can't' ? and Rowlf admits 'I can't either, that's my problem'.

I liked seeing the story of how the various Muppet characters met up (Kermit and Miss Piggy meeting for the first time!), Kermits naive optimism and everything. It is, of course, very cheerful and in a good way. I liked the music and I would certainly recommend this film, yes.… Expand

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Masada

Aug 1, 2019

Smart, funny and has aged really well over 40 years. Jim Henson's legacy still rings high today.

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Jacob

Mar 17, 2014

Almost 35 years later and this film still holds up really well. There is not much a story here but there doesn’t need to be. The characters in this movie are likeable and have a lot of charm, which make the film entertaining. Plus, the songs are pretty good. It may be different from the showAlmost 35 years later and this film still holds up really well. There is not much a story here but there doesn’t need to be. The characters in this movie are likeable and have a lot of charm, which make the film entertaining. Plus, the songs are pretty good. It may be different from the show but I think fans of the Muppets will be happy to see their favorite characters on the big screen. If you are fan of the Muppets definitely check this out as this a film with a lot of heart and charm.… Expand

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EnzoP.

Jul 31, 2009

The Muppet Movie makes this movie a lot more then one genre. This movie has car chasing scenes, songs and laugh out loud jokes. Director James Frawley makes this film unique and clever makes you want to keep watching it. but if you look on the negative side for this film the ending was The Muppet Movie makes this movie a lot more then one genre. This movie has car chasing scenes, songs and laugh out loud jokes. Director James Frawley makes this film unique and clever makes you want to keep watching it. but if you look on the negative side for this film the ending was stupid I was expecting a better ending but it was still clever. Another thing about this film that I didn't like is that they forced lots of Muppet to be in the movie they just keep coming when will they stop! But one thing that really was smart to to do is they put lots of great actors as guest stars. Like Orson Welles, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope and much more. So overall you should see The Muppet Movie.… Expand

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