The Muppets (2011)
A human and a puppet brother help Kermit and the gang save their theater with a big show.
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 intense is The Muppets?
The Muppets has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What The Muppets feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarmingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream The Muppets
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Muppets for you?
Is The Muppets scary?
No. The Muppets is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Muppets gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Muppets sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Muppets OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Muppets?
The Muppets runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream The Muppets?
The Muppets is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Muppets have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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