Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space
The sixth feature film to star the Muppets focuses on Gonzo, who discovers he is more unusual than he ever imagined when he is contacted by aliens from his home planet. Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo’s other loyal friends must rescue him from the clutches of the top secret government agency C.O.V.N.E.T. so he can reunite with his long-lost relatives. Directed by SpongeBob SquarePants co-creator Tim Hill, Muppets from Space features all the beloved Muppet regulars as well as cameos from veteran stars.
DIRECTED BY: Tim Hill. WRITTEN BY: Jerry Juhl, Joseph Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman. WITH: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Frank Oz. 1999. 84 min. USA. Color. English. Rated G. DCP.
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