The Muppet Christmas Carol
Seen it?1992 | 86 min | Music, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Mary Poppins Returns, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$35 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 358K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Henson
- Michael CaineEbenezer Scrooge
- Dave GoelzThe Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
- Steve WhitmireKermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
- Jerry NelsonTiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
- Frank OzMiss Piggy as Emily Cratchit / Fozzie Bear as Fozziewig / Sam the Eagle as Headmaster of Junior High Graduates / Animal / George the Janitor / Horse and Carriage Driver / Vegetable Salesman (voice)
- David RudmanRat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
- Don AustenGhost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)
- Jessica FoxGhost of Christmas Past (voice)
- Robert TygnerGhost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Turkey / Additional Muppets (uncredited) (voice)
- Steven MackintoshFred, Scrooge's Nephew