Muppets from Space (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1999, Muppets from Space is a comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Tim Hill, running about 87 minutes. “Space. It's not as deep as you think.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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. It's hard to believe Gonzo's story at first, but Kermit and friends soon find themselves on an epic journey into outer space filled with plenty of intergalactic misadventures.
Who’s in it. Muppets from Space stars Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice), Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice), Bill Barretta as Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice) and Jerry Nelson as Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Muppets from Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Muppets from Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Muppets from Space tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Muppets from Space (1999)?
- In US, Muppets from Space is available to 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 Muppets from Space worth watching?
- Muppets from Space holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Muppets from Space?
- Muppets from Space stars Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson and Brian Henson.
- When was Muppets from Space released?
- Muppets from Space was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
