Muppets from Space

Skip the endless scrolling — Muppets from Space, in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on BYUtv, is exactly the comedy you were looking for. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 371 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Dave Goelz sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Muppets from Space earns its spot. Muppets from Space gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend. Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 1999. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Muppets from Space holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Muppets from Space respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Dave Goelz is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Muppets from Space was released in 1999, directed by Tim Hill. The full 88-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.