The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992 · Movie · G · 90 min · ★ 7.4 · 71% critics
A classic holiday story gets a playful twist as a cold-hearted miser is confronted with the impact of his choices during late-night visits from three Christmas spirits. Guided through memories, present-day consequences, and a sobering glimpse of what could come next, he’s pushed to rethink what the season—and kindness—really mean.
Based on A Christmas Carol
Where to watch
Streaming on Disney+.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-12-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 71/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (1,162 votes)
- Box office
- $32,958,603
- Budget
- $12,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a family-friendly Christmas tradition that balances sincere emotion with Muppet humor and sing-along energy, especially if you like The Muppet Movie; Not for you if puppets or musical numbers aren’t your thing.
Pros: funny and heartwarming; strong serious performances; catchy, poignant songs | Cons: familiar story retread; some songs may drag; a bit spooky at times
Themes
- future
- london, england
- based on novel or book
- holiday
- redemption
- musical
- puppet
- past
- puppetry
- miser
- lost love
- ghost
- +12 more
Cast & crew
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)
- RT
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
Directed by Brian Henson