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Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

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

19996.11h 28m

Overview

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.

Directed by Tim Hill
Written by Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino
Produced by Brian Henson
Box OfficeBudget: $24.0MRevenue: $22.3M

Top Cast

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Cosmic Fish #1 / Rainbow / Miss Piggy (assistant) (voice)

Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Dr. Phil Van Neuter / Sal Minella (voice)

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Clifford (voice)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice)

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

K. Edgar Singer

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Noah

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

TV Producer

Themes & Keywords

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About Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space is a family, comedy, science fiction, adventure film released in 1999 exploring themes of alien, puppetry, anthropomorphic puppets, muppets. Directed by Tim Hill, it stars Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta. 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.

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