Muppets From Space Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

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 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, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
07/14/1999
DVD Release Date:
10/26/1999
Rating:
G
Run Time:
82 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Production Co.:
Columbia Pictures, Jim Henson Company
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Benign Aliens, Space Travel
Tone:
Bright, Fanciful, Gentle, Humorous, Merry, Silly, Whimsical
Keywords:
Muppets, UFO (Unidentified Flying Object), alien [not human], conspiracy, discovery, family
Country of Origin:
USA (07-14-1999)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD