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The Happytime Murders (2018)

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When the puppet cast of a '90s children's TV show begin to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private eye puppet takes on the case.

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Brian Henson

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Todd Berger (screenplay by), Todd Berger (story by) | 1 more credit »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Melissa McCarthy ... Detective Connie Edwards
Elizabeth Banks ... Jenny
Maya Rudolph ... Bubbles
Leslie David Baker ... Lt. Banning
Joel McHale ... Agent Campbell
Cynthy Wu ... Brittenie Marlowe
Michael McDonald ... Ronovan Scargle
Mitch Silpa ... Tommy
Hemky Madera ... Tito
Benjamin Cole Royer Benjamin Cole Royer ... Rick
Brekkan Spens ... Dick
Ryan Tran ... Phil
Fortune Feimster ... Robin
Brian Palermo ... Paramedic (as Brian Joseph Palermo)
Damon Jones ... Police Station Guard John / Puppet Doctor
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A murder mystery set in a world where humans and puppets co-exist, but puppets are viewed as second-class citizens. When the puppet cast of an '90s children's TV show begins to get murdered one by one, a former cop, who has since become a private eye, takes on the case. Written by Anonymous

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From the studio that was sued by Sesame Street. See more »


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Trivia

Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph and Ben Falcone were in Bridesmaids (2011). See more »

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The Silly String shot on the door of Phil's office changes positions throughout the scene. See more »

Quotes

Phil Philips: If shit gets crazy I'm gonna go crazy as shit.
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Crazy Credits

A series of DVD covers scroll behind the end credits. Promotion stills for "The Happytime gang" Puppet Porn: Happytime playground, Puppet Pussy Playtime, Felt on Felt, etc. Advertising for Signage and photos for the cousins' BBQ Adam's Ribs Puppet Rights protest posters: Felt is Beautiful, etc news Clippings from Phil Phillips' police days PSAs warnings of Sugar Addiction See more »


Soundtracks

Sexy and I Know It
Written by Erin Beck, SkyBlu (as Skyler Austen Gordy), Redfoo (as Stefan Gordy), GoonRock (as David Jamahl Listenbee), George Robertson (as George Matthew Robertson), and Kenneth Oliver (as Kenny Oliver)
Performed by LMFAO
Courtesy of Interscope Records
under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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A silly puerile comedy.
28 November 2018 | by BurnsknightSee all my reviews

No idea what people were hoping for who left 1 star reviews but this is exactly what I expected- a funny, foul-mouthed, immature and very entertaining comedy


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Language:

English

Release Date:

24 August 2018 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Carnage chez les joyeux touffus See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,532,425, 26 August 2018

Gross USA:

$20,706,452

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$27,506,452
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2.39 : 1
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