The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992, English. Directed by Brian Henson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Brian HensonDirector
- 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
- Meredith BraunBelle
- Robin WeaverClara
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerry Juhl
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $35M
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What The Muppet Christmas Carol is based on
The Muppet Christmas Carol is based on A Christmas Carol, an 1843 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
Novel · 1843
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
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The Muppet Christmas Carol: quick answers
Is The Muppet Christmas Carol worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,236 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The Muppet Christmas Carol runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Muppet Christmas Carol have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Muppet Christmas Carol. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Muppet Christmas Carol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Muppet Christmas Carol is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Muppet Christmas Carol on?
The Muppet Christmas Carol is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Muppet Christmas Carol?
If you liked The Muppet Christmas Carol, try Babes in Toyland, Scrooge, A Christmas Carol.
Who directed The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) was directed by Brian Henson and stars Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire.
What is The Muppet Christmas Carol based on?
The Muppet Christmas Carol is based on A Christmas Carol, an 1843 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.