A Muppet Family Christmas(1987)
“It's a merry Muppet Christmas with Fozzie and friends!”
Overview
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
Director
Peter Harris
Studio
Children's Television Workshop
Cast
Jim Henson
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Ernie / Self
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzy Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster
Dave Goelz
as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle
Jerry Nelson
as Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster
Richard Hunt
as Scooter / Janice / Statler / Beaker / Gladys the Cow / Two-Headed Monster / Snowman (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
as Mokey Fraggle (voice)
Steve Whitmire
as Turkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice)
Caroll Spinney
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Karen Prell
as Red Fraggle / Maureen the Mink (voice)
David Rudman
as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
Gerard Parkes
as Doc
Terry Angus
as Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
0h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Children's Television Workshop • ABC • The Jim Henson Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Muppet Family Christmas?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Muppet Family Christmas (1987).
What is A Muppet Family Christmas about?▼
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
Who directed A Muppet Family Christmas?▼
A Muppet Family Christmas was directed by Peter Harris and released in 1987. It is a family, comedy, music, tv movie film.
How long is A Muppet Family Christmas?▼
A Muppet Family Christmas has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
Who stars in A Muppet Family Christmas?▼
The cast of A Muppet Family Christmas includes Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Ernie / Self, Frank Oz as Miss Piggy / Fozzy Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster, Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle, Jerry Nelson as Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster, Richard Hunt as Scooter / Janice / Statler / Beaker / Gladys the Cow / Two-Headed Monster / Snowman (voice) and more.
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