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The Happytime Murders

R20181h 31mBrian Henson
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 23% · Metacritic 27

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"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.

ActionCrimeComedy
ProstituteFbiAdult HumorPuppetSpoofPuppetryDrug LordBuddy Cop

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Happytime Murders (2018) 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 stars in The Happytime Murders?

The Happytime Murders stars Melissa McCarthy (Detective Connie Edwards), Bill Barretta (Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar (voice)), Leslie David Baker (Lt. Banning), Elizabeth Banks (Jenny), Joel McHale (Agent Campbell). The film was directed by Brian Henson.

How long is The Happytime Murders?

The Happytime Murders has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is The Happytime Murders worth watching?

The Happytime Murders holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 23. Fans of Action, Crime, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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