The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1992, The Muppet Christmas Carol is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Brian Henson, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Muppet Christmas Carol stars Michael Caine as 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) and 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), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Muppet Christmas Carol has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muppet Christmas Carol tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)?
- In US, The Muppet Christmas Carol is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Muppet Christmas Carol worth watching?
- The Muppet Christmas Carol holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
- The Muppet Christmas Carol stars Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson and Frank Oz.
- When was The Muppet Christmas Carol released?
- The Muppet Christmas Carol was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.