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The Happytime Murders
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The Happytime Murders

2018-08-22 · 91 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Crime · Comedy

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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Directors
Brian Henson
Production companies
STXfilms, Black Bear Pictures, Henson Alternative, Huayi Brothers Pictures, On the Day, TMP Films
Countries
China, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 27,506,452

Top Cast

Melissa McCarthyMelissa McCarthyDetective Connie Edwards
Bill BarrettaBill BarrettaPhil Philips / Junkyard / Boar (voice)
Leslie David BakerLeslie David BakerLt. Banning
Elizabeth BanksElizabeth BanksJenny
Joel McHaleJoel McHaleAgent Campbell
Maya RudolphMaya RudolphBubbles
Dorien DaviesDorien DaviesSandra (voice)
Drew MasseyDrew MasseyGoofer / Vinny (voice)
Kevin ClashKevin ClashBumblypants / Lyle (voice)
Michael McDonaldMichael McDonaldRonovan Scargle
Cynthy WuCynthy WuBrittenie Marlowe
Mitch SilpaMitch SilpaTommy
Hemky MaderaHemky MaderaTito
Benjamin RoyerBenjamin RoyerRick
Brekkan SpensBrekkan SpensDick
Ryan TranPhil
Fortune FeimsterFortune FeimsterRobin
Brian PalermoBrian PalermoParamedic
Damon JonesDamon JonesPolice Station Guard John / Puppet Doctor (voice)
Ryan GaulRyan GaulOfficer Milligan

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