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The Happytime Murders

The Happytime Murders

No sesame. All street.

20185.81h 31m

Overview

In a world where humans coexist with puppets—who are seen as lesser citizens—cast members of a beloved 1990s children's television series begin getting murdered one by one. Puppet Phil Philips, an ex-LAPD detective-turned-private eye, takes on the case at the request of his old boss in order to assist his former partner, Detective Connie Edwards.

Directed by Brian Henson
Written by Todd Berger, Dee Austin Robertson
Produced by Ben Falcone, Jeffrey M. Hayes, Brian Henson
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $27.5M

Top Cast

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy

Detective Connie Edwards

Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar

Leslie David Baker

Leslie David Baker

Lt. Banning

Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks

Jenny

Joel McHale

Joel McHale

Agent Campbell

Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph

Bubbles

D

Dorien Davies

Sandra

Drew Massey

Drew Massey

Goofer / Vinny

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Bumblypants / Lyle

Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald

Ronovan Scargle

Themes & Keywords

prostitutefbiadult humorpuppetspoofpuppetrydrug lordbuddy cop

About The Happytime Murders

The Happytime Murders is a action, crime, comedy film released in 2018 exploring themes of prostitute, fbi, adult humor, puppet, spoof, puppetry. Directed by Brian Henson, it stars Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker. In a world where humans coexist with puppets—who are seen as lesser citizens—cast members of a beloved 1990s children's television series begin getting murdered one by one. Puppet Phil Philips, an ex-LAPD detective-turned-private eye, takes on the case at the request of his old boss in order to assist his former partner, Detective Connie Edwards.

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