The Muppets
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Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-13
Top Cast
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Jason Segel
Gary
Amy Adams
Mary
Chris Cooper
Tex Richman
Rashida Jones
CDE Executive
Steve Whitmire
Kermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Link / Newsman (voice)
Peter Linz
Walter (voice)
Eric Jacobson
Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs (voice)
Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
Bill Barretta
Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Teeth / Pepe / Bobo / Muppet Gary (voice)
David Rudman
Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Wayne (voice)
Matt Vogel
Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / Robot / Deadly / Harry (voice)
Alan Arkin
Tour Guide
Bill Cobbs
Grandfather
Zach Galifianakis
Hobo Joe
Ken Jeong
Punch Teacher Host
Jim Parsons
Human Walter
Eddie Pepitone
Postman
Kristen Schaal
Moderator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Savannah Film and Video Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 30, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$165.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.67x
+$120.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bobin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller, Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- The Muppets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $165.2M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, The Muppets Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bobin
Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller, Jim Henson
Christophe Beck
Don Burgess, Michael Burgess
James Thomas
Nicholas Stoller, John G. Scotti, Martin G. Baker, Todd Lieberman, Jason Segel
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Segel
Writer
Nicholas Stoller
Writer
James Bobin
Director
Steve Saklad
Production Design
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Todd Lieberman
Producer
David Hoberman
Producer
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Rahel Afiley
Costume Design
James Thomas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Muppets?
The Muppets was directed by James Bobin.
Who stars in The Muppets?
The principal cast of The Muppets includes Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Steve Whitmire.
When was The Muppets released and how long is it?
The Muppets was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Muppets?
The Muppets had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $165.2M at the worldwide box office (3.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Muppets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muppets was composed by Christophe Beck.
Is The Muppets based on a book or true story?
The Muppets is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muppets?
The Muppets holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).