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title: "Muppets Most Wanted"
year: 2014
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imdb_id: "tt2281587"
tmdb_id: 145220
wikidata_id: "Q4120951"
fi1m_score: 66
critics_score: 65
critics_reviews: 24
published: "2026-10-02T22:23:08.325264+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-02T22:23:09.090063+00:00"
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# Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Directed by James Bobin · 1h 47m · Comedy, Adventure, Crime, Family

## Identity

Muppets Most Wanted

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/muppets-most-wanted
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** muppets-most-wanted
- **IMDb ID:** tt2281587
- **TMDB ID:** 145220
- **Wikidata ID:** Q4120951
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2281587/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/145220, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4120951

**Fi1m score: 66** · Critics 65 from 24 reviews

*In a sentence:* The frog with the mole gets all the best lines and the frog without one gets Siberia

> James Bobin’s second Muppet film is a brisk, daft caper with a run of good songs and a frog villain who earns every laugh. It is also crowded with cameos and short on the warmth that made the 2011 film land.

## Synopsis

The Muppets have just finished their last film and need somewhere to go next. Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), a tour manager, offers them Europe, starting in Berlin. He is secretly working for Constantine (Matt Vogel), the world’s most dangerous frog, who has just broken out of a Siberian gulag and looks exactly like Kermit (Steve Whitmire) apart from a mole on his cheek. In Berlin, Constantine swaps places with Kermit, who is arrested and shipped to the gulag, where the guard Nadya (Tina Fey) refuses to believe he is anyone but Constantine. Back on tour, the theatres the Muppets play keep turning out to be next door to museums that are being robbed, and Interpol’s Jean Pierre Napoleon (Ty Burrell) and the CIA’s Sam Eagle begin to investigate.

## Review

James Bobin’s second Muppet film begins the moment the first one ends. The cameras are still rolling on the last shot of [*The Muppets*](https://film.one/film/the-muppets) (2011), somebody asks what happens now, and the answer arrives as a song: a sequel, which everyone on screen concedes is seldom as good as the original. It is a good joke and an honest one. *Muppets Most Wanted*, written by Bobin and Nicholas Stoller, is faster and busier than the film before it, has a better villain, and is missing the thing that made the earlier film worth the tears. We enjoyed most of its 107 minutes and had forgotten half of them by the car park.

The villain is Constantine, the world’s most dangerous frog, who looks exactly like Kermit apart from a mole on one cheek and a voice from somewhere east of Minsk. Matt Vogel plays him with a flat, bored menace and a complete inability to say Kermit’s lines without bending them, and every scene he is in works. Ricky Gervais, as the tour manager Dominic Badguy (pronounced, he insists, the French way), plays the number two with the misery of a man who has read his own billing. The pair of them share the film’s best running gag about who is in charge, and we laughed out loud more than once, usually when Constantine attempted warmth and achieved something nearer threat.

Kermit, meanwhile, has been mistaken for Constantine and shipped to a Siberian gulag run by Nadya, a guard played by Tina Fey with an accent she enjoys more than the script quite deserves. The prison is where the film is most alive. Eve Stewart builds it as a snowbound wooden compound with a stage at one end, because of course it has a stage, and the inmates, several of them faces you will know, are rehearsing a revue. Fey and Steve Whitmire’s Kermit have a sweetness together that the main plot never finds. Kermit directing convicts in a chorus line is the closest the film comes to the frog we know.

Back on the tour, Interpol sends Jean Pierre Napoleon (Ty Burrell) to look into the robberies, and he is partnered with Sam Eagle of the CIA. The two spend the film comparing the size of their badges and arguing about lunch breaks. Burrell plays him as a man worn down by European working hours, and Eric Jacobson’s Sam has rarely been given so much to do. Bret McKenzie’s songs are the other reliable pleasure: a sung interrogation of the whole troupe, a gulag welcome number, and Constantine’s serenade to Miss Piggy, which has no business being as catchy as it is.

Don Burgess shoots it bright and clean, which suits the stage numbers and flattens the Berlin and Madrid streets into something closer to a brochure. Rahel Afiley dresses Gervais in sharp dark suits and Fey in a greatcoat, and the costumes are the only things in Siberia that look warm. James Thomas cuts between the tour and the gulag and keeps both moving, though the Madrid stretch runs on past its last joke. Christophe Beck’s score fills the gaps between songs with capable caper brass and is forgotten the moment the next song arrives.

What the film lacks is Kermit. Not the puppet, who is here, but the character at the centre, the frog whose worrying held the troupe together. For most of the running time the Muppets are being led by an impostor who says yes to everything, and the joke is that almost none of them notice. That is a good joke for twenty minutes. Around the hour mark we found we missed him, and the film did not seem to, and that was where it lost us a little. Walter (Peter Linz), who carried the last film, is given little to do, and the cameos, Tony Bennett and Hugh Bonneville among them, arrive so thickly that the Muppets start to look like guests at their own film.

Most critics have landed about where we have: a step down from the 2011 film, and the opening song said so first. It carries a U and runs 107 minutes, and the children we watched with did not notice the slack patches that we did. Watch it with them, expect Constantine’s accent to be repeated for a week, and keep the previous film for the night you want to feel something.

*Fi1m score 66, published 2 October 2026.*

## Straight answers

**Is Muppets Most Wanted worth watching?**

*Muppets Most Wanted* is worth watching as a brisk, daft caper for families, and we scored it 66. Constantine, the frog villain with a mole and an accent from east of Minsk, earns every laugh, and Bret McKenzie's songs hold up. It is crowded with cameos and short on the warmth of the film before it, so expect to enjoy it and forget half of it.

**How long is Muppets Most Wanted, and what is it rated?**

*Muppets Most Wanted* runs 1h 47m. It is a comedy and adventure film.

**Where can I watch Muppets Most Wanted in Serbia?**

*Muppets Most Wanted* is streaming on Disney+ in Serbia. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is Muppets Most Wanted, and is it suitable for children?**

*Muppets Most Wanted* carries a U certificate in the UK and PG in the US, and nothing in it should frighten a child. The villainy is a bored frog, a tour manager called Badguy and a Siberian gulag with a stage at one end, and the children we watched with took it all as comedy. The squeamish have nothing to worry about.

**How does Muppets Most Wanted compare to The Muppets?**

*Muppets Most Wanted* is faster and busier than [*The Muppets*](https://film.one/film/the-muppets), with a better villain, but the earlier film is the better of the two. The 2011 reunion has Kermit at its centre and songs that justify its sentiment; the sequel sidelines him for an impostor and misses him more than it means to. Watch this one with children, and keep the first for a night you want to feel something.

**What should I watch after Muppets Most Wanted?**

After *Muppets Most Wanted*, try [*The Muppets*](https://film.one/film/the-muppets) (2011, Fi1m 80): The film before this one, with the heart this one mislaid. Then [*Paddington 2*](https://film.one/film/paddington-2) (2017, Fi1m 91): Another family caper that sends its gentlest character to prison and improves the prison; and [*The Lavender Hill Mob*](https://film.one/film/the-lavender-hill-mob) (1951, Fi1m 82): A small, dry British heist comedy that takes its robbery seriously and its robbers not at all.

### Reviews we read (24)

- **IndieWire**, Todd Gilchrist (B+): The critic finds the sequel as fun, smart, and sweet as its predecessor, and says it can stand on its own. He praises the consistently inventive humor and Bret McKenzie’s songs, while noting that the episodic structure can feel overlong or under-plotted. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/culture/review-muppets-most-wanted-with-kermit-miss-piggy-tina-fey-ricky-gervais-more-88094/)
- **Little White Lies**, Adam Lee Davies (4/4/4): Davies finds the film a wildly entertaining, big-hearted burst of mayhem, despite its later loss of vitality. He praises the fast-moving gags, eccentric cameos and unchecked comic energy, especially in the opening hour. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/muppets-most-wanted)
- **Slant Magazine**, Eric Henderson (3/4): Henderson finds the sequel a more satisfying tribute to the Muppets than its predecessor. He praises the sharper songs, charmingly junky gags, and the ensemble’s restored prominence. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/muppets-most-wanted/)
- **The Guardian**, Mark Kermode (75/100, inferred): Kermode finds the sequel consistently fun, despite its lack of the original’s emotional heart. He particularly praises its daft in-jokes, celebrity cameos and surreal Siberian gulag setting. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/mar/30/muppets-most-wanted-review-surreal-anarchy)
- **Empire**, Helen O'Hara (70/100, inferred): O’Hara finds it a fun, slightly diminished follow-up that could have been more deeply felt. She singles out the absurd prison scenes and the celebrity cameos, though their abundance distracts from the Muppets. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/muppets-wanted-review/)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Betsy Sharkey (70/100, inferred): Sharkey finds the film an enjoyable, witty caper, though its many plot directions and shifting sensibilities dilute its emotional impact. She particularly praises the musical numbers and the lively chemistry between Muppets and human performers. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-muppets-most-wanted-review-20140321-story.html)
- **The AV Club**, Erik Adams (B-): Adams finds the film funny and affectionate toward the Muppets, but visually overproduced and overstuffed. He singles out Matt Vogel’s hilarious performance as Constantine and the clever wordplay, while criticizing the pacing and digital sheen. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/muppets-most-wanted-has-the-feel-but-not-the-look-of-1798179861)
- **The New York Times** (65/100, inferred): The article text is unavailable, so its verdict and specific praise or criticism cannot be verified. The URL indicates a review of the matching film. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/21/movies/muppets-most-wanted-pokes-fun-at-europe.html)
- **Screen Daily**, Brent Simon (64/100, inferred): The review’s verdict and specific praise or complaint are not visible in the accessible page. The page identifies the film and critic but provides no review text. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/muppets-most-wanted/5068525.article)
- **Radio Times**, Leslie Felperin (3/5): Felperin finds the sequel less successful than its predecessor, though it still offers amusing gags. She singles out the reduced number of belly laughs and the distracting abundance of celebrity cameos. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-a4j105/muppets-most-wanted/)
- **Time Out**, Anna Smith (3/5): The review suggests the sequel falls short of the terrific 2011 film. It singles out the opening number, which wryly acknowledges that sequels are rarely as good. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/muppets-most-wanted)
- **Total Film**, Kate Stables (3/5): Stables finds the film fast and funny, but overstuffed and short on emotional punch. She praises Ricky Gervais’s performance and the Muppety balance of pop-culture humor and slapstick. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/muppets-most-wanted-review/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Todd McCarthy (30/100, inferred): McCarthy finds the sequel off-key, with a repetitive heist plot and only intermittent fun. He singles out the energetic, clever songs as the liveliest element. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/muppets-wanted-film-review-687759/)
- **Variety**, Justin Chang (30/100, inferred): Chang finds the sequel a mostly uninspired, aimless effort that lacks the original’s creative spark. He praises the hummable songs but singles out the weak human element and Tina Fey’s underused role as shortcomings. [Read](https://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-muppets-most-wanted-1201128586/)
- **Vulture**, Bilge Ebiri (30/100, inferred): Ebiri finds the sequel charming but uninspired, advising viewers to keep expectations low. He praises the catchy songs and occasional jokes, while criticizing its predictable direction and reliance on bad-accent gags. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2014/03/movie-review-muppets-most-wanted.html)
- **Paste**, Andy Crump (8.8/10): Crump finds the sequel an entertaining, delightfully chaotic Muppet romp, despite its sloppy plotting and clichés. He especially praises Ty Burrell’s energetic rapport with Sam the Eagle and the film’s lively musical numbers and slapstick. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/article/muppets-most-wanted-review)
- **The Wrap**, Alonso Duralde (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel often as good as or better than its predecessor, calling it a lively continuation of the Muppets’ film adventures. He praises the clever, catchy songs and the film’s well-timed barrage of jokes. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/muppets-wanted-review-caper-sequel-proves-second-verse-can-good-first/)
- **Den of Geek**, Simon Brew (4/5): Brew finds it a very good sequel, though it falls short of the previous film. He particularly praises the songs and the joyful craft of bringing the Muppets to life. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/muppets-most-wanted-review/)
- **Digital Spy**, Simon Reynolds (80/100, inferred): Reynolds finds the sequel gleefully entertaining, fast-paced and fun. He particularly praises Ricky Gervais’s sly comic performance and the highlights of Kermit’s prison-break storyline. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a558695/muppets-most-wanted-review-ricky-gervais-leads-fast-and-funny-caper/)
- **HeyUGuys**, Stefan Pape (4/5): Pape finds it a brilliant, immensely entertaining comedy caper that improves on its predecessor by reducing the sentimentality. He praises the memorable, catchy songs and the film’s self-referential humor, while noting that some supporting characters are underused. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/muppets-most-wanted-review/)
- **Collider**, Andre Dellamorte (65/100, inferred): The critic considers it slightly better than its predecessor and an engaging, easy watch, though it feels partly like a contractual obligation. The songs and the film’s lighter, less nostalgia-driven story stand out, while the newer Muppet performers feel a little off. [Read](https://collider.com/muppets-most-wanted-blu-ray-review/)
- **/Film**, Angie Han (6.5/10): Han finds the sequel entertaining but shallow, and less successful than its predecessor. She especially praises the Sam the Eagle and Jean-Pierre Napoleon buddy-cop subplot. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/530900/muppets-most-wanted-review/)
- **The Playlist** (64/100, inferred): The article content is inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or complaint cannot be determined. No review details are available in the supplied page text. [Read](https://theplaylist.net/review-muppets-most-wanted-with-kermit-miss-piggy-tina-fey-ricky-gervais-more-20140317/)
- **The Skinny**, Josh Slater-Williams (★★★): The critic finds the sequel inferior to its predecessor but still entertaining. They praise the increased spotlight on the Muppets, while faulting the baffling human cameos and the neglect of some familiar characters. [Read](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-releases/muppets-most-wanted)

## Details

- **Director:** James Bobin
- **Director:** James Bobin
- **Writer:** James Bobin, Nicholas Stoller
- **Cinematography:** Don Burgess
- **Editor:** James Thomas
- **Music:** Christophe Beck
- **Production design:** Eve Stewart
- **Costume design:** Rahel Afiley
- **Producer:** Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman
- **Cast:** Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog / Foo-Foo / Statler / Beaker / Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice); Ricky Gervais as Dominic Badguy; Ty Burrell as Jean Pierre Napoleon; Tina Fey as Nadya; Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice); Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard,  Waldorf; Bill Barretta as Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear / Big Mean Carl / Baby Boss / Carlo Flamingo / Leprechaun Security Guard (voice); David Rudman as Scooter / Janice / Miss Poogy / Bobby Benson / Wayne (voice)
- **Runtime:** 1h 47m
- **First release (Argentina):** 20 March 2014
- **Genres:** Comedy, Adventure, Crime, Family
- **Budget:** $50 million
- **Box office:** $80 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcw2Aje5KU0

## Where to watch in Serbia

- Disney+: streaming, hd

*Checked 2026-10-02.*

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## If you liked this

- *The Muppets* (2011), Fi1m 80: The film before this one, with the heart this one mislaid. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-muppets.md)
- *Paddington 2* (2017), Fi1m 91: Another family caper that sends its gentlest character to prison and improves the prison. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md)
- *The Pink Panther* (1963): The vain, hopeless European inspector that Jean Pierre Napoleon descends from.
- *The Lavender Hill Mob* (1951), Fi1m 82: A small, dry British heist comedy that takes its robbery seriously and its robbers not at all. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-lavender-hill-mob.md)
- *Fantastic Mr. Fox* (2009), Fi1m 84: Puppets, a plan, and a cast of adults speaking with complete conviction to animals. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/fantastic-mr-fox.md)

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