The Muppet Movie (1979) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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!
Rated G • 1979 • 1h 35m
Kermit the Frog travels across the country to find fame in Hollywood while evading a persistent restaurateur. This film is rated G and is recommended for ages 5 and up due to its gentle, family-friendly tone. Parents should only expect mild elements of comic peril and a brief scene set in a saloon.
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Is The Muppet Movie appropriate for kids?
Kermit the Frog travels across the country to find fame in Hollywood while evading a persistent restaurateur. This film is rated G and is recommended for ages 5 and up due to its gentle, family-friendly tone. Parents should only expect mild elements of comic peril and a brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Muppet Movie
What happens in The Muppet Movie, moment by moment
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:49 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 1:13 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Muppet Movie
None. Mild Kermit-and-Piggy romance.
Violence and gore in The Muppet Movie
Mild. Comic peril and a cartoonish villain; bloodless.
Language in The Muppet Movie
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Muppet Movie
Mild. A saloon/bar scene.
Mature themes in The Muppet Movie
Dreams, friendship, and following your heart. The original Muppet classic; warm and gentle.
Scary moments in The Muppet Movie
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Muppet Movie yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Muppet Movie appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Muppet Movie is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Kermit the Frog travels across the country to find fame in Hollywood while evading a persistent restaurateur. This film is rated G and is recommended for ages 5 and up due to its gentle, family-friendly tone. Parents…
What age rating does The Muppet Movie have?
The Muppet Movie is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.
What is The Muppet Movie about?
Kermit the Frog travels across the country to find fame in Hollywood while evading a persistent restaurateur. This film is rated G and is recommended for ages 5 and up due to its gentle, family-friendly tone. Parents should only expect mild elements of comic peril and a brief scene set in a saloon.
Is there sex or nudity in The Muppet Movie?
None. Mild Kermit-and-Piggy romance.
How violent is The Muppet Movie?
Mild. Comic peril and a cartoonish villain; bloodless.
Is the language in The Muppet Movie appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Muppet Movie?
Mild. A saloon/bar scene.
What mature themes appear in The Muppet Movie?
Dreams, friendship, and following your heart. The original Muppet classic; warm and gentle.
How long is The Muppet Movie?
The Muppet Movie runs 95 minutes, directed by James Frawley, released in 1979.
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