7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Overview
The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating as its central narrative focuses on universal, apolitical themes such as the pursuit of dreams, the power of friendship, and individual perseverance, rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie's primary characters are non-human Muppets, which inherently transcend traditional human identity categories. The human supporting cast and cameos reflect mainstream casting practices of its time, without explicit DEI-driven choices. The narrative focuses on a journey of self-discovery and friendship, without critiquing or emphasizing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Miss Piggy, who demonstrates physical prowess by using martial arts-style moves to defeat several male antagonists in a direct confrontation, successfully rescuing another character.
The Muppet Movie does not feature any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The narrative centers on the Muppets' journey to Hollywood and their pursuit of fame, with no content relevant to LGBTQ+ representation.
The Muppet Movie does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the Muppets' quest for fame, and gender identity is not a subject explored within the film's scope.
The Muppet Movie is the first feature film for the established Muppet characters. All main Muppet characters retain their canonical genders from their prior television appearances. No existing character was portrayed as a different gender.
The primary characters in The Muppet Movie are puppets, which do not possess a human race. There are no human characters in the film who were previously established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.4
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