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Dave Goelz, Jeffrey Tambor, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Brian Henson ... see more see more... , Kevin Clash , Frank Oz , F Murray Abraham , Rob Schneider , Josh Charles , Ray Liotta , David Arquette , Andie MacDowell , Kathy Griffin , Pat Hingle , Kirk R. Thatcher , Ken Kaufman , Hulk Hogan , Mark Nutter , Bill Barretta , Thomas Wolfe

At long last, the secret of just what the Great Gonzo happens to be is revealed! As Gonzo and his friend Rizzo hit the road in search of their roots, Gonzo makes a shocking discovery: his parents are ... read more read more...actually space aliens from another galaxy. After announcing this startling news on Miss Piggy's talk show (hey, if Ricki Lake and Rosie O'Donnell can do it, why not Miss Piggy?), Gonzo finds himself the subject of a dark and mysterious government conspiracy, led by the nefarious K. Edgar Singer (Jeffrey Tambor). In time, Gonzo is forced to choose: should he hop on board the UFO and sail off to live with his family, or stay on Earth with the friends he knows and loves? Muppets From Space once again pairs the late Jim Henson's creations with a stellar cast of human beings, including F. Murray Abraham, David Arquette, Ray Liotta, and Andie MacDowell. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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56 critics

DVD Release Date: October 26, 1999

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  • December 22, 2011
    No, no, no... We didn't need or want to know that Gonzo is an alien. I love Gonzo, but I love him as the weirdo of the group, the one who doesn't belong, many of us identify with that. This movie says, oh guess what, Gonzo isn't weird at all, he belongs somewhere, and if you id... read moreentified with him before you were wrong about him. It made me really mad. This is the worst Muppets movie I've seen. Plus, it goes for all the stupid jokes that are supposed to make preteen boys laugh and no one else.
  • November 15, 2011
    Though not being a personal fan favorite by many fans of the Muppets, I think it deserves more recognition than it has gotten. It delves into the past of my personal favorite Muppet, Gonzo, and the film is very creative, and of course very funny. Jeffrey Tambor does a great job a... read mores the villain agent who kidnaps Gonzo, and he comes off as being both a funny character, and a ruthless and horrible character. Also this is probably the Muppet movie that I quote the most, because a lot of the film's dialogue is so quotable and very funny, and to me it is the funniest of the Muppet films, but funniest doesn't mean it is my favorite.
  • October 10, 2011
    A case of, the last good flick before the franchise lost its way, this is more fun Muppet mayhem but starting to lose their nack. The beginning sequence as all the Muppets wake up and have a good sing song is brilliant, show stopper for sure. Other nice moments include the Underc... read moreover Agency with main baddie Jeff Tambor and his big dumb assistant 'Bobo the Bear' both of which are good for a laugh.

    Lots of cameo's, most of which aren't really needed I guess but as time progresses it seems the Muppets tend to rely on more big cameo's as an attraction. I guess the plot for this is a little weak really, that's the problem, 'Gonzo' is a great Muppet but maybe we didn't need to see where he comes from and the fact he's an alien doesn't really fit for me, oh well.

    Oh, dont forget 'Pepe' dressing in his tutu, classic :)
  • January 18, 2011
    This is one of the better Muppet movies because we get discover what Gonzo really is: an alien! This one has a pretty good story and like all the others, its hilarious! The puppets and celebrity cameos by David Arquette and Hollywood Hogan are hilarious. Great writing as well. Yo... read moreu can never go wrong with the Muppets! I know I can't!

    Gonzo: "Hey, Rizzo, come here! I think my Kap'n Alphabet is sending me a message."
    Rizzo the Rat: "Yeah, I know what you mean. I had some guacamole last night, and it's still speaking to me."
  • March 22, 2010
    Sadly, I was expecting more.... I LOVED the old Muppet Movies that were so clever, but this was mainly directed at kid humor with not enough for adults to appreciate it. Sad, Muppets usually carry a huge potential.
  • September 22, 2009
    It only really gets 4 stars for the fact it?s a Muppet film but it does have good gags and they tell their own story for a change but the music lets it down as do some of the new Muppets (Apart from Pepe, he is the best thing to happen to the Muppets in a long time) The DVD bloop... read moreer reel is laugh out loud funny too!
  • August 24, 2009
    Muppets From Space just kind of does what every other aging, once-great kids show does--gets on whatever bandwagon is riding high at the time (in this case aliens) and relies heavily on C-list celebrity cameos. Muppets From Space also dares to answer the age old question "What th... read moree Hell is Gonzo Anyway?" with anticlimactic results. Well, anticlimactic for those of us who grew up on The Muppet Show. The good news is that despite the odd soundtrack and now-dated catchphrase usage this movie still has some entertaining and pretty funny moments and is nowhere nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. Either that or my 2 year-old daughter has seriously warped my tastes...
  • August 9, 2009
    Pretty cute movie. Got to love The Muppets.
  • May 2, 2009
    Not as good as the other Muppet movies. I was turned off by the lack of original songs.
    Ok for the kids.
  • May 12, 2008
    I've got this piece of jello ey?

Critic Reviews


James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

Muppets from Space proves that, without a solid script, a Muppet movie can be just as bad as any other dud. Full Review

Jeff Millar
January 1, 2000
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

This new Muppet movie is the funniest I can remember!

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
January 1, 2000
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Teletubbies may come and go, but Muppets are forever.

Betsy Sherman
January 1, 2000
Betsy Sherman, Boston Globe

The movie has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages!

Michael Wilmington
January 1, 2000
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

Doesn't have the right awe and wonder!

Ethan Alter
January 1, 2000
Ethan Alter, Village Voice

All of the characters have been replaced by humorless pod creatures. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The new Muppets movie lacks the kind of excitement the first ones generated. Full Review

Joe Leydon
January 1, 2000
Joe Leydon, Variety

A modestly clever comedy. Full Review

Kevin Maynard
January 1, 2000
Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz

A perfectly sweet-natured, passable family entertainment.

Robin Rauzi
January 1, 2000
Robin Rauzi, Los Angeles Times

Smart and winning, this sixth Muppet feature film comes closest to recapturing the pure joy of the 1979 original! Full Review

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