The Muppet Christmas Carol
Synopsis
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol | Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-05
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 11, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.88x
+$22.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Henson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Juhl
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.5M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Henson
Jerry Juhl, Charles Dickens, Jim Henson
Miles Goodman
John Fenner
Michael Jablow
Brian Henson, Martin G. Baker, Frank Oz
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Juhl
Screenplay
Brian Henson
Director
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Brian Henson
Producer
Michael Jablow
Editor
Martin G. Baker
Producer
John Fenner
Director of Photography
Ann Hollowood
Costume Design
Polly Smith
Costume Design
Val Strazovec
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppet Christmas Carol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Muppet Christmas Carol about?
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Who directed The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The Muppet Christmas Carol was directed by Brian Henson.
Who stars in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of The Muppet Christmas Carol includes Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz.
When was The Muppet Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
The Muppet Christmas Carol was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The Muppet Christmas Carol had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $34.5M at the worldwide box office (2.88 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muppet Christmas Carol was composed by Miles Goodman.
Is The Muppet Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
The Muppet Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens", Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The Muppet Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).