The Muppet Christmas Carol(1992)
Overview
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Director
Brian Henson
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$27M
Cast
Michael Caine
as Ebenezer Scrooge
Dave Goelz
as The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
Steve Whitmire
as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
Frank Oz
as Miss 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 Rudman
as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
Don Austen
as Ghost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)
Jessica Fox
as Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Robert Tygner
as Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Turkey / Additional Muppets (uncredited) (voice)
Steven Mackintosh
as Fred, Scrooge's Nephew
Meredith Braun
as Belle
Robin Weaver
as Clara
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$27M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Jim Henson Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992).
What is The Muppet Christmas Carol about?▼
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Who directed The Muppet Christmas Carol?▼
The Muppet Christmas Carol was directed by Brian Henson and released in 1992. It is a music, comedy, family, fantasy, drama film.
How long is The Muppet Christmas Carol?▼
The Muppet Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in The Muppet Christmas Carol?▼
The cast of The Muppet Christmas Carol includes Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice), Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice), Jerry Nelson as Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice), Frank Oz as Miss 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) and more.
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