Synopsis
Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
Scores
Overall Score
67.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
65.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
73.9%
Review Aggregate
60.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 39 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thin plot, funny. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlythin plotfunnylightheartedstylizedgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Goelz | 1999 | $1,154,000 | $2,174,000 | (est) |
| Steve Whitmire | 1999 | $711,000 | $1,338,000 | (est) |
| Bill Barretta | 1999 | $535,000 | $1,007,000 | (est) |
| Frank Oz | 1999 | $437,000 | $824,000 | (est) |
| Jeffrey Tambor | 1999 | $374,000 | $705,000 | (est) |
| F. Murray Abraham | 1999 | $329,000 | $620,000 | (est) |
| David Arquette | 1999 | $296,000 | $557,000 | (est) |
| Josh Charles | 1999 | $269,000 | $507,000 | (est) |
| Hollywood Hogan | 1999 | $248,000 | $467,000 | (est) |
| Ray Liotta | 1999 | $230,000 | $434,000 | (est) |
| Andie MacDowell | 1999 | $215,000 | $406,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score62.0
RT critic review count55
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes21,524
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $16,625,807 | $31,305,616 |
| International | 1999 | $5,697,805 | $10,728,700 |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $22,323,612 | $42,034,316 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $10,592,026 | $19,944,288 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $19,700,000 | $37,094,177 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $25,462,000 | $47,943,754 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $3,990,194 | $7,513,348 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $59,744,219 | $112,495,567 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $24,000,000 | $45,190,876 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $12,214,000 (est) | $22,998,390 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $2,390,000 | $4,500,258 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $3,525,000 | $6,637,410 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $4,800,000 | $9,038,175 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $46,929,000 | $88,365,109 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $12,815,219 | $24,130,458 |
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