Muppets from Space
“Space. It's not as deep as you think.”
Synopsis
When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)
Bill Barretta
Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
Brian Henson
Dr. Phil Van Neuter / Sal Minella (voice)
Kevin Clash
Clifford (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jeffrey Tambor
K. Edgar Singer
F. Murray Abraham
Noah
Rob Schneider
TV Producer
Josh Charles
Agent Barker
Ray Liotta
Gate Guard
David Arquette
Dr. Tucker
Andie MacDowell
Shelley Snipes
Kathy Griffin
Female Armed Guard
Pat Hingle
General Luft
Hulk Hogan
Man in Black
Veronica Alicino
TV Stage Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 20, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.93x
-$1.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman
- Original Score
- Jamshied Sharifi
- Original Title
- Muppets from Space
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.3M
- Production Studios
- Jim Henson Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Hill
Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman
Jamshied Sharifi
Alan Caso
Richard Pearson, Michael A. Stevenson
Martin G. Baker, Brian Henson
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Hill
Director
Alan Caso
Director of Photography
Jamshied Sharifi
Original Music Composer
Richard Pearson
Editor
Michael A. Stevenson
Editor
Brian Henson
Producer
Stephen Marsh
Production Design
Polly Smith
Costume Design
Jerry Juhl
Writer
Joey Mazzarino
Writer
Ken Kaufman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Muppets from Space
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Muppets from Space about?
When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.
Who directed Muppets from Space?
Muppets from Space was directed by Tim Hill.
Who stars in Muppets from Space?
The principal cast of Muppets from Space includes Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson, Brian Henson.
When was Muppets from Space released and how long is it?
Muppets from Space was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Muppets from Space?
Muppets from Space had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $22.3M at the worldwide box office (0.93 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Muppets from Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Muppets from Space was composed by Jamshied Sharifi.
Is Muppets from Space based on a book or true story?
Muppets from Space is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Muppets from Space?
Muppets from Space holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).