Summaries

The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.

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.—Murray Chapman <[email protected]>

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. Michael Caine 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, these Spirits open Scrooge's eyes --- and his heart --- to the true meaning of Christmas.—Disney+

Details

Keywords
  • christmas
  • christmas eve
  • ghost
  • christmas movie
  • muppet
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Musical
Release date Dec 10, 1992
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) G
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
Production companies Walt Disney Pictures Jim Henson Productions

Box office

Budget $12000000
Gross US & Canada $27381507
Opening weekend US & Canada $5010109
Gross worldwide $33274029

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the entire cast of the Muppet universe come together to re-tell Charles Dicken's immortal classic "A Christmas Carol" This was the first time the Muppets appeared on screen since Jim Henson's death in 1990. Michael Caine gives a magnificent performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in a world full of muppet comedy and almost scary performances from the "Ghosts of Christmas past, present, and yet to come"

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