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The Happytime Murders (2018): movie guide
The Happytime Murders (2018) is a Action, Crime, Comedy running about 91 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.8/10 from 1,124 votes. Notable cast includes Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Elizabeth Banks. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2018-08-22
- Runtime: 91 min
- TMDB: 5.8/10
- Genres: Action, Crime, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2018-08-22

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What is The Happytime Murders about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Happytime Murders features Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Joel McHale, Maya Rudolph. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2018-08-22. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 5.8/10 (1,124 votes). Genres: Action, Crime, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Happytime Murders?
- The Happytime Murders is listed as Action, Crime, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Happytime Murders?
- The Happytime Murders runs about 91 minutes.
- Who stars in The Happytime Murders?
- Cast highlights include Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Joel McHale, Maya Rudolph.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Happytime Murders?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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