The Muppets poster

The Muppets (2011)

Film · 1h 43m · Rated PG

Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical

A human and a puppet brother help Kermit and the gang save their theater with a big show.

Crowd-pleasing, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

The Muppets parents guide

No swearing and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.

Rated PG, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine for any age.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is The Muppets about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJames Bobin
StarringJason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Steve Whitmire, Peter Linz

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