Muppets Return to Big Screen
The Muppets are back in a new film that combines music, comedy, and adventure. With a star-studded cast, this movie is sure to delight both old and new fans of the beloved characters.
Dir: James Bobin
Cast: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Steve Whitmire, Peter Linz, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz
103 mins · 2011 · United States of America · Cert U · English
IMDb 7.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 75/100 · TMDB 6.7/10 · Trakt 71%
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 18 wins & 46 nominations total
The Muppets are in trouble, and it's up to their loyal fans to help them save their beloved theater from demolition.
What kind of film is it? The Muppets is a comedy, family, adventure, and music film, directed by James Bobin and written by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller, with a runtime of 103 minutes and a U certificate.
Who made it and who's in it? The film features a talented cast, including Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones, as well as Muppet performers Steve Whitmire, Peter Linz, Eric Jacobson, and Dave Goelz.
How was it received? The film received high scores from critics and audiences, with a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 out of 100 on Metacritic, and 7.1/10 on IMDb, and won several awards, including an Oscar for the song "Man or Muppet". The film will be screened at Depot, Lewes on Friday, 13 November 2026, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
MajorMercyFlush · 7/10
Rarely does something truly stir the child and emotions in me as this film did. "The Muppets" didn't sit with me as their previous forays to the big screen, it's not that kind of film and I don't think it was meant to be. It's not a Muppet movie, it's a movie with The Muppets; if that makes sense. The Muppets are a pinnacle of anthropomorphism, but Kermit has never felt as human as he does here. His introduction and his first song (which is…
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ithinkdifferent · 9/10
Synopsis: Walter, a lifelong fan of Kermit, Miss Piggy and crew, dreams of visiting the Muppet studio. When he, his brother Gary, and Gary's significant other, Mary (Amy Adams), finally make the trek over there, they discover that it's been largely abandoned. Worse yet, Walter overhears an evil tycoon's plan to buy the Muppet studio only to dig up the oil reserve beneath it. The only way the nefarious scheme can be stopped is if Kermit and…
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Whitsbrain · 2/10
I grew up with "The Muppets". They premiered on TV when I was 12 and I watched them every week. I loved their off-the-wall humor, the overall craziness of the skits, and how every week Kermit had to keep control of the Muppet cast who were nuts. I looked back on the show with fondness and the nostalgic nerd in me was geared up about the Muppets coming back. I should have known better. This is an awful reboot. The story is the typical…
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Narate · 7/10
>"I'm gonna shoot straight: you guys aren't famous anymore." Other than the original The Muppet Movie, I can't say I am a super fan of the franchise (or of musicals). That being said, I found myself humming the songs while watching and it was good to see Kermit and the gang back again.
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IHateBadMovies.com · 9/10
Of all of the films that I watched with my children over the years, this was our favorite. Of course, they knew nothing of the history of the muppets - that was something that added to my enjoyment. The franchise had really fallen into disrepair over the years until this gem came along. Every note in this film is perfect - it is touching, funny, and has a great story. I would watch Segel (the writer of the story) and Adams all day long. And the…
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ziggymacarthur · 7/10
A heart warming wholesome edition to the series thats quite nostalgic. I wasn't the biggest fan of Walter or his ear piercing whistling, but this was the last good Muppets movie to come out in a while.
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Jim222001 · 8/10
A funny and charming movie for the entire family. Definitely the best Muppet movie of recent years.
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drqshadow · 6/10
A suitably bright, cheerful revival of the old Muppet franchise, stuffed with cameos and furry puppets, old and new. I really loved this upon my first watch, five or six years ago, but much of the shine has worn off since then. It does manage to modernize the show without losing its spirit, no small task in and of itself, but the ceaseless, overwhelming optimism is lathered thick and I didn't find the soundtrack quite so charming on a second…
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