Muppets From Space (1999)
68%RT Audience Score: 58%
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
If Muppets from Space lacks the magic and wit of its cinematic predecessors, this pleasingly silly space romp is funny and clever enough to make for better-than-average family entertainment
Muppets from Space” is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and wonder why Gonzo is so obsessed with finding his family. The Muppets are back and better than ever, with plenty of jokes and mayhem to keep kids and parents amused. This movie nearly reinvents the Muppet genre and has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages. Teletubbies may come and go, but Muppets are forever. Smart and winning, this sixth Muppet feature film comes closest to recapturing the pure joy of the 1979 original. And if you didn’t think you needed it, just wait until you see Gonzo’s epic journey to find his alien family. It’s awesome.
Production Company(ies)
Miramax, Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Lawrence Bender Productions,
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
MPAA / Certificate
G
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 14, 1999 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 23, 2004
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Jeffrey Tambor, F Murray Abraham, Rob Schneider, Josh Charles, Ray Liotta, David Arquette, Martin G Baker, Brian Henson, directed by Tim Hill, written by Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Chris Nashawaty, Nell Minow, Phoebe Flowers, Betsy Sherman, Eleanor Ringel Cater, Robin Rauzi, Rachel Wagner, Brian Orndorf, Michael Dequina, Jeffrey Overstreet, Laura Reiley, G rating, Columbia Pictures, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR, Flat (1.85:1), Gonzo, Rizzo, aliens, extraterrestrial adventure, Muppets, family entertainment, Jim Henson, musical numbers, retro pop music, celebrity guest spots, charm, light movie
Worldwide gross: $22,323,612
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $40,071,506
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,435
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 4,369,848
US/Canada gross: $16,625,807
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $29,843,787
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,277
US/Canada opening weekend: $4,826,049
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $8,662,893
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 992
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $24,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $43,080,669
Production budget ranking: 893
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $23,198,940
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$26,208,104
ROI to date (est.): -40%
ROI ranking: 1,619
F. Murray Abraham – Noah
Rob Schneider – TV Producer
Josh Charles – Agent Barker
Ray Liotta – Guardian of the Gate #1
David Arquette – Dr. Tucker
and more…
Director(s)
Tim Hill
Writer(s)
Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman
Producer(s)
Martin G. Baker, Brian Henson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (21)
August 11, 2011 | Rating: C-
Chris Nashawaty
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Plenty of jokes and mayhem to keep kids and parents amused.
December 26, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
Nearly reinvents the Muppet genre!
January 1, 2000
Phoebe Flowers
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
The movie has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages!
January 1, 2000
Betsy Sherman
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Teletubbies may come and go, but Muppets are forever.
January 1, 2000
Eleanor Ringel Cater
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TOP CRITIC
Smart and winning, this sixth Muppet feature film comes closest to recapturing the pure joy of the 1979 original!
January 1, 2000
Robin Rauzi
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
I didn’t think I needed it… but it’s awesome.
May 13, 2019 | Rating: 7/10
Rachel Wagner
Rachel’s Reviews (YouTube)
In terms of Jim Henson-style wonderment and overall cleverness, “Muppets from Space” comes up short. It’s entertaining enough, but lacks the magic the Muppets are so skilled at summoning.
August 24, 2011 | Rating: B-
Brian Orndorf
BrianOrndorf.com
A wild and funny tale.
November 29, 2009 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
The Muppets are still a pure delight to watch, and this is the best post-Henson movie they’ve produced.
December 6, 2004 | Rating: B-
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer
May 14, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Laura Reiley
Palo Alto Weekly
February 8, 2003 | Rating: 4.5/5
John R. McEwen
Film Quips Online…
Plot
After Gonzo receives messages from his breakfast cereal, he determines that he is an alien and tries to contact his alien brethren, but is captured by an overzealous secret government agency determined to prove the existence of extraterrestrial life. It’s up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help reunite him with his long-lost family.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features appearances by David Arquette, Ray Liotta, Kathy Griffin, and Andie MacDowell, among others.
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