The Happytime Murders (2018)
No sesame. All street.
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 getting 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.
Director: Brian Henson
Genre: Action, Crime, Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 22, 2018
Cast
- Melissa McCarthy - Detective Connie Edwards
- Bill Barretta - Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar
- Leslie David Baker - Lt. Banning
- Elizabeth Banks - Jenny
- Joel McHale - Agent Campbell
- Maya Rudolph - Bubbles
- Dorien Davies - Sandra
- Drew Massey - Goofer / Vinny
- Kevin Clash - Bumblypants / Lyle
- Michael McDonald - Ronovan Scargle
Screenplay
- Todd Berger (Screenplay)
- Todd Berger (Story)
- Dee Austin Robertson (Story)
Music: Christopher Lennertz
Cinematography: Mitchell Amundsen
Editing: Brian Scott Olds
Production: STXfilms, Black Bear Pictures, Henson Alternative, Huayi Brothers Pictures, On the Day
Country: China, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Parody and Spoof, Conspiracy and Hidden Agendas
Keywords
prostitute, fbi, adult humor, puppet, spoof, puppetry, drug lord, buddy cop
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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 getting 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.
- Who directed The Happytime Murders?
- The Happytime Murders was directed by Brian Henson.
- Who stars in The Happytime Murders?
- The Happytime Murders stars Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Joel McHale, Maya Rudolph.
- How long is The Happytime Murders?
- The Happytime Murders has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Happytime Murders?
- The Happytime Murders is a Action, Crime, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of The Happytime Murders?
- The Happytime Murders had a budget of $40M.
- How much did The Happytime Murders gross?
- The Happytime Murders grossed $28M worldwide.
- Where was The Happytime Murders produced?
- The Happytime Murders was produced in China, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Happytime Murders?
- The themes of The Happytime Murders include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Parody and Spoof, Conspiracy and Hidden Agendas.