The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.
- Director
- Writers
- Charles Dickens(novel "A Christmas Carol")
- Jerry Juhl(screenplay)
- Stars
- Michael Caine
- Dave Goelz(voice)
- Steve Whitmire(voice)
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Charles Dickens(novel "A Christmas Carol")
- Jerry Juhl(screenplay)
- Stars
- Michael Caine
- Dave Goelz(voice)
- Steve Whitmire(voice)
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Dave Goelz
- The Great Gonzo
- (voice)
- …
Steve Whitmire
- Rizzo the Rat
- (voice)
- …
Jerry Nelson
- Tiny Tim Cratchit
- (voice)
- …
Frank Oz
- Miss Piggy
- (voice)
- …
David Rudman
- Rat
- (voice)
- …
Karen Prell
- Daughter Mouse
- (voice)
- …
William Todd-Jones
- Ghost of Christmas Past
- (voice)
- (as William Todd Jones)
- …
- Director
- Writers
- Charles Dickens(novel "A Christmas Carol")
- Jerry Juhl(screenplay)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBefore production began, Sir Michael Caine told producer and director Brian Henson, "I'm going to play this movie like I'm working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I am going to play Scrooge as if it is an utterly dramatic role, and there are no puppets around me." Henson replied "Yes, bang on!"
- GoofsWhen Scrooge is lighting the lamp to perform a search of the house, it is an obvious electric light. Since the film is presented as a theatre-play where they used whatever props were available, this can be seen as deliberate.
- Quotes
Rizzo the Rat: There are two things in this life I hate: heights, and jumping from them.
Gonzo: Too late now. Come on, I'll catch you.
Rizzo the Rat: God save my little broken body!
[Jumps and falls to the ground. He looks at Gonzo]
Gonzo: Missed.
Rizzo the Rat: Oh wait a second... I forgot my jellybeans. Um...
[Slides through the bars to retrieve them, and joins Gonzo back on the other side. Gonzo stares at him]
Rizzo the Rat: What?
Gonzo: You can fit through those bars?
Rizzo the Rat: Yeah...
Gonzo: You are such an idiot.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits include a credit for "Rizzo's personal caterer".
- Alternate versionsWhen originally showed in theaters, Belle's song "When Love Is Gone" was cut. Director Brian Henson protested this decision, but then head of Disney Jeffrey Katzenberg felt the song was too sad for a children's movie. The removal leaves the scene quite short and abrupt and damages the pacing. It was reinstated on all full screen home video copies of the film, including the laser disc (widescreen too), VHS home, and first DVD release, at the insistence of Brian Henson. For the Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition DVD, the full screen version includes "When Love Is Gone" and the widescreen version cuts the song. The UK re-release from Park Circus in 2012 includes the song. Even though the version shown on Disney+ is the Theatrical Cut, the song is still included as an extra for the first time in High Definition.
- ConnectionsFeatured in What's Up Doc?: Episode #1.14 (1992)
- SoundtracksScrooge
Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams
Performed by Frank Oz, Louise Gold, Steve Whitmire, David Rudman, Karen Prell, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Brian Henson, and Mike Quinn
Review
Top review
Not just for kids!
I recently rented this movie for my young son. I never imagined that I'd end up liking it more than he does. If you can get past the fact that most of the cast are muppets, this is actually a terrific version of A Christmas Carol. Michael Caine makes a fine Scrooge, one of the best I've ever seen in fact. I usually hate musicals, but all of the songs in this film are great (and the girl who plays Belle - this girl can SING!) The comedy is mostly provided by Gonzo, narrating as Charles Dickens, and his sidekick Rizzo the Rat. The humor is truly funny and appropriately placed (notice how a very good reason is created for Gonzo and Rizzo to exit during the serious Christmas Yet to Come portion .) This is truly one of those movies "for young and old alike", though it will probably go over the heads of very young children. But anyone who generally likes A Christmas Carol should like this version of it.
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- jann-6
- Dec 5, 2001
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Різдвяна пісня Маппетів
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $27,381,507
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,010,109
- Dec 13, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $32,574,382
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) officially released in Canada in English?
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