The Muppet Christmas Carol

Name: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Musical
Released: December 11, 1992
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Dave Goelz, David Rudman, Don Austen, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson

1992

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Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Critic Reviews

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: December 11, 1992 | G

Starring: Dave Goelz, David Rudman, Don Austen, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Jessica Fox, Michael Caine, Robert Tygner, Steve Whitmire, Steven Mackintosh

Summary: The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.

Director: Brian Henson

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 85 min

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Simon Kinnear

As Scrooge, Michael Caine rises to the challenge and helps find the pathos beneath the puppetry. Read full review

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The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are joined by Caine as a hilarious Scrooge in this irresistibly sweet musical adaptation of Dickens’ festive tale. Read full review

Empire Caroline Westbrook

Vastly enjoyable despite the syrupy, soppy song bit in the middle (go make a glass of mulled wine during it). Michael Caine is perfect in the role and there are many genuine belly laughs. Read full review

Janet Maslin

There's no great show of wit or tunefulness here, and the ingenious cross-generational touches are fairly rare. But there is a lively kiddie version of the Dickens tale, one that very young viewers ought to understand. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Although The Muppet Christmas Carol doesn’t really work as an adaptation of the beloved Dickens novel or as a Muppet movie, it nevertheless works on its own terms for a niche audience. It’s the kind of high concept family film that can be carted out every Christmas season and enjoyed in the same way as “Frosty the Snowman”, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, or “The Year without a Santa Claus.” Read full review

Desson Thomson

The Muppet Christmas Carol" isn't terrible, by any means. But it's resoundingly moderate, with merely passable songs by Paul Williams, and only occasional real laughter. Read full review

Dave Kehr

A talky, plodding film that seems likely to bore children and adults in equal measure. [11 Dec 1992, p.B2]

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Dostoyevsky3

Feb 3, 2023

I don't think it's a 10, but my brother in law likes this film. Therefore, I give it a 10.

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Kai82

Jan 24, 2023

An adaptation of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” garnered with the Muppets. The strengths are that it is a great adaptation with actors that fully deliver and that the Muppets add a lot to the movie. Each part complements the other and I did not expect that. “A Christmas Carol” byAn adaptation of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” garnered with the Muppets. The strengths are that it is a great adaptation with actors that fully deliver and that the Muppets add a lot to the movie. Each part complements the other and I did not expect that. “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a timeless classic. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge is probably so famous that anyone knows it, have read it or seen/ listen an adaption. It is a story about the true values of Christmas, self reflection and being a better person. The Muppets also don’t need any introduction. Who does not know Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and all the others. The story itself follows the events of the book really accurate and like I said the Muppets addition to the story as characters works far better then I would have imagined. The humor adds to the enjoyment of the story and movie. The human actors fully deliver and I will praise Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge for an amazing performance. The puppetry for the Muppets is also great and they create immersion and emotions. Practical effects are sometimes far better than CGI. Overall this is an amazing movie and I don't know why it is forgotten even on Christmas. Worth to rewatch in the holiday times.… Expand

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kyle20ellis

Mar 28, 2022

The two best Muppet movies after Jim Henson's death are this and Muppets Treasure Island. The worst, I think is Muppets Wizard of Oz. Muppets Christmas Carol is wonderful, and deserves the high rating. I also think the rating for Treasure Island is too low, as I loved that film too.

TheThe two best Muppet movies after Jim Henson's death are this and Muppets Treasure Island. The worst, I think is Muppets Wizard of Oz. Muppets Christmas Carol is wonderful, and deserves the high rating. I also think the rating for Treasure Island is too low, as I loved that film too.

The Muppets are truly funny here, especially Gonzo and Rizzo, who have the funniest lines. Kermit and Miss Piggy were at their most touching here. Scrooge's encounter with the Marley Brothers was the highlight of the film for me. The high point of the movie is the performance of Michael Caine,(like Tim Curry in Treasure Island) who was the best he was in recent years, and his singing was passable. Very convincing! I personally think this is the funniest post Jim Henson Muppet movie, and was my favourite Christmas memory as a kid, and managed to stay true to the spirit of Christmas, and was heartwarming with the character of Tiny Tim. The songs, also, weren't that bad at all, but in comparison to the ones in Treasure Isaland, one or two of them are a little hit-and-miss, but that's just me, and that is my only negative! The incidental music was beautiful though.

All in all, a wonderfully entertaining film, that has enough to satisfy Muppet fans. 9/10. Bethany Cox… Expand

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JPK

Aug 18, 2019

Lovable Adaptation
Muppet Christmas Carol is definitely one of the best Muppet films ever made.

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GutsNoCry

Dec 5, 2019

This was my first exposure to a Christmas Carol, believe it not, watched this film a lot a kid lots of times

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