Muppets from Space

"Space. It's not as deep as you think."

1999 1h 28m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 379

FamilyComedyScience FictionAdventure

Synopsis

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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 to rescue their friend.

“Space. It's not as deep as you think.”

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Cast

Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)
Bill Barretta
Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
Brian Henson
Dr. Phil Van Neuter / Sal Minella (voice)
Kevin Clash
Clifford (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jeffrey Tambor
K. Edgar Singer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tim Hill
Writers: Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 93% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tim Hill, shot by Alan Caso. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jamshied Sharifi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard Pearson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire and Bill Barretta carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Space. It's not as deep as you think.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tim Hill directs. Alan Caso behind the camera. Jamshied Sharifi scores. Richard Pearson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 93% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
327 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
4Directed by Tim Hill, shot by Alan Caso. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jamshied Sharifi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Richard Pearson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire and Bill Barretta carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Space. It's not as deep as you think.".
9IMDB entry: tt0158811 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.