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Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

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

1999•1h 28m•

★6.1(361 ratings)

FamilyComedyScience Fiction

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.

Director

Writers

Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman

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Main 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

Josh Charles

Josh Charles

Agent Barker

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Gate Guard

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Tim Hill

Writing

Characters: Jim Henson
Writer: Jerry Juhl
Writer: Joey Mazzarino
Writer: Ken Kaufman

Production

Executive Producer: Martin G. Baker
Producer: Brian Henson
Casting: Allison Cowitt
Casting: Mike Fenton

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Jamshied Sharifi

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Alan Caso

Editing

Editor: Michael A. Stevenson
Editor: Richard Pearson

Art Direction

Set Designer: Alan Hook
Art Direction: William G. Davis
Set Decoration: Marthe Pineau
Production Design: Stephen Marsh
Supervising Art Director: Alan Cassie

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Polly Smith
Hair Supervisor: Betty Lou Skinner
Makeup Supervisor: Cecilia Verardi
Assistant Makeup Artist: Linda Kamp

Keywords

alienpuppetryanthropomorphic puppetsmuppets

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Space. It's not as deep as you think."

#2

The film had a budget of $24.0M but only grossed $22.3M, losing $1.7M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 88 minutes (1h 28m).

#4

The film was directed by Tim Hill.

#5

The screenplay was written by Jerry Juhl and Joey Mazzarino.

#6

The score was composed by Jamshied Sharifi.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Alan Caso.

#8

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 65 credited actors.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0158811.

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Muppet Films Collection

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

361 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Muppets from Space

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

G

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$24,000,000

Revenue:

$22,300,000

Production Companies:

Jim Henson Pictures

Jim Henson Pictures

Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures