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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

G | | Comedy, Drama, Family | 11 December 1992 (USA)
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The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.

Director:

Brian Henson

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel), Jerry Juhl (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, The Great Gonzo | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Caine ... Scrooge
Dave Goelz ... The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
The Great Gonzo The Great Gonzo ... Charles Dickens
Steve Whitmire ... Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
Jerry Nelson ... Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
Rizzo The Rat Rizzo The Rat ... Self
Frank Oz ... 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 ... Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
Don Austen Don Austen ... Ghost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)
Jessica Fox ... Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Robert Tygner Robert Tygner ... Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Turkey / Additional Muppets (uncredited) (voice)
Steven Mackintosh ... Fred, Scrooge's Nephew
Meredith Braun Meredith Braun ... Belle
Robin Weaver Robin Weaver ... Clara
Raymond Coulthard ... Young Scrooge
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Storyline

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. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

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Plot Keywords:

christmas eve | muppet | ghost | christmas movie | miser | See All (79) »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Musical

Certificate:

G | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Trivia

Towards the end of this movie, a haberdashery called "Statler & Waldorf" (named after the famous Muppet hecklers) can be spotted. See more »

Goofs

Although Scrooge's nephew Fred is seen enjoying Christmas dinner with Scrooge and the Cratchet family at the very end of the film, his wife Clara is noticeably absent. She could possibly be seated across from Fred and therefore out of view of the camera, but it is never made clear. See more »

Quotes

Ebenezer Scrooge: [seeing his open bedroom window] I beg you, spirit, I... I am mortal. I'm liable to fall.
Ghost of Christmas Past: A touch of my hand, and you shall fly.
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Crazy Credits

The opening credits feature the names of the Muppet characters as the Christmas Carol characters they portray. (Kermit The Frog as Bob Cratchet, etc). The ending credits list the voice actors and puppeteers themselves. See more »

Alternate Versions

The musical sequence "The Love is Gone" is missing from the UK DVD versions of the film. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge: Assembly Inspired (2014) See more »

Soundtracks

Overture
(uncredited)
Written by Paul Williams
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User Reviews

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14 May 2000 | by todd2u – See all my reviews

I love this movie. I am a big muppet fan, and when this movie came out on video I had to get it. Of course I was in third grade. I watched this movie all the time, and still do around Christmas time. Every December I watch this movie twenty times. Everything about this movie is great. The plot to the music. I especially like the music. I recommend this movie to anyone who likes the Muppets, or the story of The Christmas Carol.
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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 December 1992 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Muppet Christmas Carol See more »

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,010,109, 13 December 1992

Gross USA:

$27,281,507

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$32,319,318
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (video)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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