The Happytime Murders
"No sesame. All street."
Originally released in 2018. The Happytime Murders is a action/crime film. directed by Brian Henson.
Starring Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, and Leslie David Baker
Synopsis
In a world where humans coexist with puppets—who are seen as lesser citizens—cast members of a beloved 1990s children's television series begin gett8ng murdered one by one. Puppet Phil Philips, an ex-LAPD detective-turned-private eye, takes on the case at the request of his old boss in order to assist his former partner, Detective Connie Edwards.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (1,058 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.5M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Melissa McCarthy
as Detective Connie Edwards
Bill Barretta
as Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar
Leslie David Baker
as Lt. Banning
Elizabeth Banks
as Jenny
Joel McHale
as Agent Campbell
Maya Rudolph
as Bubbles
Dorien Davies
as Sandra
Drew Massey
as Goofer / Vinny
Kevin Clash
as Bumblypants / Lyle
Michael McDonald
as Ronovan Scargle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,506,452
Production Companies
- STXfilms
- Black Bear Pictures
- Henson Alternative
- Huayi Brothers Pictures
- On the Day
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Happytime Murders about?
In a world where humans coexist with puppets—who are seen as lesser citizens—cast members of a beloved 1990s children's television series begin gett8ng murdered one by one. Puppet Phil Philips,...
Who directed The Happytime Murders?
The Happytime Murders was directed by Brian Henson.
How long is The Happytime Murders?
The Happytime Murders has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Happytime Murders released?
The Happytime Murders was released on August 22, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Happytime Murders?
The main cast of The Happytime Murders includes Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Joel McHale.
Is The Happytime Murders worth watching?
The Happytime Murders has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 1,058 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.