Muppets from Space (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Muppets from Space is a 1999 adventure comedy starring F. Murray Abraham, Dave Goelz and Jeffrey Tambor. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $22.3 million worldwide on a $24 million budget. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $24M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Muppets from Space About?
The premise of Muppets from Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gonzo's relentless curiosity leads him and Rizzo on an extraordinary journey to discover his origins. Their quest takes them far beyond the Muppet Show, into the vastness of space. Along the way, they uncover a surprising truth about Gonzo's heritage, revealing that he comes from a world beyond imagination. It’s a cosmic adventure filled with laughter and unexpected discoveries.
Muppets from Space Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alien
- flying saucer
- the muppets
- action girl
- directorial debut
- slimehouse
- space sci fi
- man punches a woman
- space adventure
- quest adventure
- farce comedy
- quirky comedy
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- parody comedy
- animals family
- alien invasion sci fi
- family relationships
- hair dryer
- torture
- slapstick comedy
- product placement
- breaking the fourth wall
- breaking and entering
- ufo unidentified flying object
- alvinophilia
- breakfast cereal
- kermit the frog character
- reference to star trek
- rescue
- sixth in series
- kidnapping
- female reporter
- adoption
- television producer
- search
- miss piggy character
- gonzo character
- rizzo the rat character
- part of series
- the muppets characters
- creature
- martial arts
- fozzie bear character
- pepe the prawn character
- fictional talk show
- puppet
- chevrolet the car
- reference torem oving a brain
- et estraterrestrial
- noah chracter
- secret government organization
Muppets from Space Cast
F. Murray Abraham leads the cast, with Dave Goelz and Jeffrey Tambor.
Also Starring in Muppets from Space
· 5 moreMuppets from Space Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Muppets from Space 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 60% User score
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Muppets from Space Plot Summary
What happens in Muppets from Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gonzo grapples with a profound existential crisis as he questions his identity and place in the universe. Plagued by recurring nightmares of being cast aside during an immense cosmic journey aboard Noah’s Ark, he begins to understand the isolation of being an enigmatic “whatever.” A strange alien presence lurking in his cereal bowl sparks deeper introspection, prompting him to seek guidance from Kermit and ultimately unravel the mystery of his extraterrestrial origins.
Full summary
The whole story of Muppets from Space, scene by scene
Muppets from Space Box Office & Budget
Muppets from Space grossed $22.3 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, 93% of what it cost. $16.6 million came from the US and Canada and $5.7 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.3M
93% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $16.6M
- International
- $5.7M
- Budget
- $24M
Muppets from Space Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Muppets from Space.
How Well Do You Know Muppets from Space?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What crisis does Gonzo face in 'Muppets from Space'?
Cars in Muppets from Space
8 cars on screen, including the Autocar DC-64B and the 1967 International Harvester Loadstar.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Muppets from Space Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Los Teleñecos en el espacio” and “ゴンゾ宇宙に帰る”.
- Also known as
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- Los Teleñecos en el espacio
- ゴンゾ宇宙に帰る
- Muppets aus dem All
- I Muppets venuti dallo spazio
- Les Muppets dans l'espace
- Muppet-show az űrből
- Mupparna i rymden
- 太空木偶历险记
- Muppets fra rummet
- Маппеты в космосе
- Muppety z kosmosu
- Os Marretas no Espaço
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- Măpuși din spațiu
- Μάπετς εξ ουρανού
- חבובות בחלל
- Uzaylı Kuklalar
- 별나라에서 온 머펫
- Мъпети от космоса
- Muppets do Espaço
- หุ่นมหาสนุก ตะลุยจักรวาล
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Muppets from Space FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Muppets from Space, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Muppets from Space?
Muppets from Space runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Muppets from Space released?
Muppets from Space was released on July 14, 1999.
Who is in the cast of Muppets from Space?
Muppets from Space stars F. Murray Abraham, Dave Goelz and Jeffrey Tambor, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Muppets from Space make at the box office?
Muppets from Space grossed $22.3 million worldwide ($16.6 million domestic, $5.7 million international) on a budget of $24 million.
How is Muppets from Space rated?
Muppets from Space has 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Muppets from Space have a post-credit scene?
No. Muppets from Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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