A Muppet Family Christmas (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, A Muppet Family Christmas is a comedy, family, music and tv movie film directed by Eric Till, running about 48 minutes. “It's a merry Muppet Christmas with Fozzie and friends!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
Who’s in it. A Muppet Family Christmas stars Jim Henson as Various Characters, Frank Oz as Various Characters, Dave Goelz as Various Characters and Jerry Nelson as Various Characters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Muppet Family Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Muppet Family Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Muppet Family Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Muppet Family Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Muppet Family Christmas worth watching?
- A Muppet Family Christmas holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Muppet Family Christmas?
- A Muppet Family Christmas stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson and Richard Hunt.
- When was A Muppet Family Christmas released?
- A Muppet Family Christmas was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.