The Muppet Christmas Carol
7.8
78%
64
7.5
A sincere Dickensian redemption tale becomes a funny, musical, and warmly theatrical Muppet holiday classic.
Ember's analysis
- MoodBright
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingBrisk
- IntensityModerate
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceNone
More about the film
Overview
A heartwarming holiday tale where redemption shines through the spirit of Christmas.
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film funny, heartwarming, imaginative, and unusually loyal to Dickens, while noting that its songs and occasional sentimentality were uneven.
What sets it apart
- The Muppets perform Dickens's Christmas Carol alongside Michael Caine's straight dramatic Scrooge.
- Caine plays Scrooge seriously while Muppet performers create anarchic jokes and self-aware asides around him.
- The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future hold Scrooge accountable and encourage moral transformation.
- The Dickens retelling is structured as a Christmas musical with theatrical sets, puppetry, and recurring songs.
Films like The Muppet Christmas Carol, and why
- Scroogedshared christmas setting, musical storytelling, family-friendly comedy, and redemptive warmth
- A Christmas Carolshared literary adaptation, fantasy visitations, holiday sentiment, and comic reimagining
- The Muppet Movieshared puppetry, whimsical ensemble comedy, heartfelt themes, and multigenerational appeal
Movie Details
- Director
- Brian Henson
- Release Date
- 1992-12-11
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (1229)
Common questions
- What is The Muppet Christmas Carol about?
- A sincere Dickensian redemption tale becomes a funny, musical, and warmly theatrical Muppet holiday classic.
- What is The Muppet Christmas Carol like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Muppet Christmas Carol as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Muppet Christmas Carol violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Muppet Christmas Carol.
- What did critics think of The Muppet Christmas Carol?
- Critics broadly found the film funny, heartwarming, imaginative, and unusually loyal to Dickens, while noting that its songs and occasional sentimentality were uneven.
- Which films are like The Muppet Christmas Carol?
- Films with a similar feel include Scrooged, A Christmas Carol, and The Muppet Movie.
- How long is The Muppet Christmas Carol?
- The Muppet Christmas Carol runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol?
- In United States, The Muppet Christmas Carol streams on Disney Plus.
Cast
- 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
