The Muppets Take Manhattan

They're coming to take on Broadway!

1984 • 94 min • Romance · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

430 reviews

66 Audience · 430 · 100%

Kermit and the Muppets take their college musical to New York City, hoping to make it on Broadway. They face rejections and challenges, but their determination (and some classic Muppet antics) keeps their dreams alive. It’s a charming story about friendship, ambition, and finding your way in the big city.

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

Heads up

Some slapstick humor with minor falls or bumps
Characters experience disappointment
The fast pace of New York City might be overwhelming

What it models well

Perseverance and chasing dreams
The value of friendship and teamwork
Believing in yourself
Finding your place in the world

Talk about it after

What it means to pursue a big dream
How to handle rejection
The excitement and challenges of a new city
Different kinds of love and affection

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