The Great Muppet Caper

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Great Muppet Caper is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 348 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Jim Henson is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

The Great Muppet Caper arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Great Muppet Caper from the crowd. Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. The chemistry Jim Henson and Frank Oz bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It hit screens in 1981. What keeps The Great Muppet Caper from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Great Muppet Caper is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Jim Henson's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Great Muppet Caper was released in 1981, directed by and starring Jim Henson. The full 97-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.