The Great Muppet Caper

The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London.

1981 • 97 min • Comedy · Crime · Family · Mystery · Romance

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Synopsis

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and the rest of the Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

349 reviews

69 Audience · 349 · 100%

Kermit and Fozzie, reporters in London, get entangled in a jewel heist. Kermit falls for Miss Piggy, who is framed for the crime. The Muppets must uncover the true culprits to clear her name.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some slapstick comedy involving falls and mild chases
Characters are briefly accused of crimes
Scenes with characters in jeopardy, but resolved happily

What it models well

Teamwork and friendship
Justice and honesty
Perseverance

Talk about it after

Solving mysteries and critical thinking
The importance of not judging others quickly
Understanding miscommunication

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