The Muppet Christmas Carol
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.
Critics Sentiment
Scrooge awakens Christmas morning and begins spreading joy throughout London
Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge's death and Tiny Tim's fate
The film dips during the dark Christmas Yet to Come sequence but soars to its highest point with Scrooge's joyful transformation on Christmas morning.
The Muppet Christmas Carol maintains consistently high sentiment throughout, with reviewers praising the perfect balance of Muppet humor and Dickens' emotional story. Michael Caine's performance anchors the film while beloved Muppet characters provide both comedy and genuine heart. The film builds to a universally acclaimed finale that has made it a cherished holiday tradition.
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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)
Jessica Fox
Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
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
Belle
Robin Weaver
Clara
Raymond Coulthard
Young Scrooge
Russell Martin
Young Scrooge
Theo Sanders
Young Scrooge
Kristopher Milnes
Young Scrooge
Edward Sanders
Young Scrooge
Anthony Hamblin
Boy #1
Fergus Brazier
Boy #2
David Shaw-Parker
Old Joe
Crew
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