The Muppets (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The Muppets is a comedy, family and music film directed by James Bobin, running about 103 minutes. “One girl has his dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
Who’s in it. The Muppets stars Jason Segel as Gary, Amy Adams as Mary, Chris Cooper as Tex Richman and Rashida Jones as CDE Executive, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Muppets has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $165.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Muppets page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muppets tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muppets (2011)?
- In US, The Muppets is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Muppets worth watching?
- The Muppets holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Muppets?
- The Muppets stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones and Steve Whitmire.
- When was The Muppets released?
- The Muppets was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.