The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992 • 85 minutes

About this movie

Tis the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Academy Award® winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor) gives a performance that's anything but "bah, humbug!" as greedy, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, the Spirits open Scrooge's eyes -- and his heart -- to the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with original music and dazzling special effects, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL will become a holiday tradition your family will treasure all the days of the year.

Ratings and reviews

I meant to watch this around Christmas time, but I didn't have any opportunities. Since it was a snowy day at the time, I will say that this is a must-watch holiday movie, and possibly the best adaptation of Dickens' book. It has the humor and warmth that you can expect in a Muppet movie, while knowing how to make a sad moment hit its mark (spoilers: Gonzo and Rizzo briefly leave during the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come scene). It's worth at least 4 out of 5 stars.

A wonderful movie full of great acting, great medleys, humor and real heart. Michael Caine is one of my favorite Scrooges from the many adaptions of this story. I saw this at the theater quite a few times when it came out. In the synopsis it says 4K is available, but it certainly wasn't here (a poor mans 4K). I'd love to see a 4K remastering; it deserves it.

Horrible. I fell asleep half way through the movie. A waste of time.