Muppets Most Wanted (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Muppets Most Wanted is a 2014 adventure musical directed by James Bobin, starring Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $80.4 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- James Bobin
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Muppets Most Wanted About?
The premise of Muppets Most Wanted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic manager named Dominic Badguy leads the Muppets on a globe-trotting tour, but Kermit suspects trouble. His fears are confirmed when a case of mistaken identity lands Kermit in a Siberian prison, and a lookalike named Constantine joins forces with Dominic. They plot to steal the Crown Jewels of London, unleashing a wave of hilarious chaos as the Muppets try to thwart their scheme.
Muppets Most Wanted Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- puppet
- gulag
- fairy godmother character
- miss piggy character
- swedish chef character
- kermit the frog character
- satirical
- satire
- singing
- singing girl
- singer
- slimehouse
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- evil doppelganger
- cameo
- subway restaurant
- snow
- bmw
- citroen
- mercedes benz s klasse
- mercedes benz
- volkswagen
- volvo car
- rolls royce
- necklace
- ring
- microphone
- dance
- helicopter
- newspaper
- satire comedy
- interrupted wedding
- animals family
- caper crime
- quirky comedy
- psychopath
- bad guy
- good versus evil
- singing pig
- singing frog
- practical effects
- urban adventure
- globetrotting adventure
- election
- cheering crowd
- screaming fans
- the muppet show humour
- reference to the muppet show
- constantine character
- gonzo the great character
- criminal mastermind
Muppets Most Wanted Cast
Ricky Gervais leads the cast, with Ty Burrell and Tina Fey. Directed by James Bobin; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Bobin
Also Starring in Muppets Most Wanted
· 1 moreMore from James Bobin
More films directed by James Bobin, best-rated first: Dora and the Lost City of Gold, The Muppets, Alice Through the Looking Glass and Spyz.
Muppets Most Wanted Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Muppets Most Wanted 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
933 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Muppets Most Wanted Plot Summary
What happens in Muppets Most Wanted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film picks up right where the previous installment ended, featuring the Muppets wrapping up their latest movie. As the excitement builds, they break into a lively song and dance where they brainstorm ideas for their next project. During this creative frenzy, Ricky Gervais whispers a compelling suggestion to Kermit about embarking on a global Muppet tour.
Introducing himself as Dominic Badguy, a seasoned tour agent known for orchestrating tours for stars like Rihanna and U2, he persuades the Muppets to hit the road. Kermit is initially hesitant, believing they should focus on perfecting their craft. However, with encouragement from his fellow Muppets, particularly Walter, Kermit ultimately decides to join the tour.
Full summary
The whole story of Muppets Most Wanted, scene by scene
Muppets Most Wanted Box Office & Budget
Muppets Most Wanted grossed $80.4 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $51.2 million came from the US and Canada and $29.2 million (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$80.4M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $51.2M
- International
- $29.2M
- Budget
- $50M
Muppets Most Wanted Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Muppets Most Wanted.
How Well Do You Know Muppets Most Wanted?
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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Who whispers the idea of a Muppet world tour into Kermit's ear?
Cars in Muppets Most Wanted
19 cars on screen, including the 'Le Maximum' and the 1961 Bedford CAL Mk2.
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1961 Bedford CAL Mk2 Minor role -
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Club Car Precedent Minor role
Muppets Most Wanted Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Muppets 2 Los Más Buscados” and “Muppets 2: Procurados e Amados”.
- Also known as
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- Muppets 2 Los Más Buscados
- Muppets 2: Procurados e Amados
- Marretas Procuram-se
- The Muppets... Again!
- The Muppets 2
- Opération Muppets
- Τα Μάππετς Καταζητούνται
- El tour de los Teleñecos
- Muppet-krimi - Körözés alatt
- 布公仔離奇通緝案
- 布偶大电影之最高通缉
- 布偶历险记2
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- 布偶大电影2
- La gira de los Teleñecos
- Маппеты 2
- Τα Μάπετ Καταζητούνται
- החבובות: מבוקשות
- Muppets Aranıyor
- Muppety: Poza prawem
- Muppets 2 - Ricercati
- A zase ti Mupeti!
- Muppet-krimi: Körözés alatt
- Măpușile cele mai dorite
- Мъпетите 2
- Los Muppets 2: Los más buscados
- ザ・マペッツ2／ワールド・ツアー
- 머펫 대소동 2
- Најтраженији мапети
- A zasa tí Mupeti!
- Маппети у розшуку
- Đại Nhạc Hội Rối 2
- 布偶歷險記：全面追緝
- หุ่นมหาสนุก 2
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Movies Like Muppets Most Wanted
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Muppets, The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppet Movie.
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The Muppets at Walt Disney World 1990 -
Muppets from Space 1999 -
Muppet Treasure Island 1996 -
The Muppets Go Hollywood 1979 -
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen 1972 -
Muppet Classic Theater 1994 -
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince 1971 -
The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz 2005
Muppets Most Wanted FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Muppets Most Wanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Muppets Most Wanted?
Muppets Most Wanted runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Muppets Most Wanted released?
Muppets Most Wanted was released on March 21, 2014.
Who directed Muppets Most Wanted?
Muppets Most Wanted was directed by James Bobin.
More films by James Bobin Who is in the cast of Muppets Most Wanted?
Muppets Most Wanted stars Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Muppets Most Wanted make at the box office?
Muppets Most Wanted grossed $80.4 million worldwide ($51.2 million domestic, $29.2 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is Muppets Most Wanted rated?
Muppets Most Wanted has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Muppets Most Wanted have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Muppets Most Wanted has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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