The Happytime Murders

The Happytime Murders

No sesame. All street.

Directed by Brian Henson

Produced by STXfilms, Black Bear Pictures

201891 min5.8 / 10

A raucous, irreverent buddy-cop spoof that pairs a puppet detective with a human partner to solve murders in a world where puppets are marginalized, leaning heavily on crude humor and genre parody.

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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  • Is The Happytime Murders sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does The Happytime Murders end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Happytime Murders violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is The Happytime Murders scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Happytime Murders easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love15

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