Peter89Spencer8.0
TMDBIt's been a long time since I saw this film. Got to see it at the cinema today, and it brought back joyous memories! Out of all the previous adaptations on A Christmas Carol, this version is my favorite!
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992•86 min
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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.
Director: Brian Henson
Writers: Jerry Juhl, Charles Dickens, Jim Henson
Where to watch
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Disney PlusTop cast
Michael Caine
Ebenezer Scrooge
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
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)
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
Ghost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)
Reviews
CinemaSerf7.0
TMDBThere are certainly one or two toe-tappers in this enjoyable Muppetisation of the immortal Charles Dickens tale of Christmas humbug and redemption. "Gonzo" adopts the role of the author/narrator and guides us through this (pretty heavily) abridged version of the story as Michael…
GenerationofSwine10.0
TMDBEVERYONE TAKES IT SO SERIOUSLY, at least every human. The Muppets don't, but the humans act like they are living in a world without Muppets, they act like they are doing the most serious version of a Christmas Carol as they possibly can... ... and it works. It really works.…
Sierbahnn9.0
TMDBProbably by the top three adaptations This is a grand adaptation of the tale, and one which resonates well. It is technically very proficient, hits its narrative notes well, and as always, with the Muppet productions, flawlessly directed and shot. Then you add onto it Michael…
