The Happytime Murders

Film - 2018 - Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

The story

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.

Directed by

Brian Henson

Starring

Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Joel McHale, Maya Rudolph

Where to watch

prime, stan

Ratings

IMDb 5.5 out of 10

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Film · 2018 · Action & Adventure · Comedy · Crime

The Happytime Murders

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The story

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.

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IMDb
5.5 / 10
32k votes
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23%
Tomatometer
2.23 / 5
42k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
5.8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Runtime1h 31m
RatedMA15+
Release2018-08-22
Where to watch
Prime VideoSStan
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