It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
“An inspirational, celebrational Muppets Christmas!”
Synopsis
The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. After she tricks Pepe into giving her the only copy of the contract between her father and the Muppets, she changes it so the Muppets have very little time to pay a debt they owe. Meanwhile, the Muppets are trying to put on a Christmas show. After the Muppets are confronted by Bitterman, they make a lot of sacrifices to save up so they can keep the Theatre.
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It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-16
Top Cast
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Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)
Bill Barretta
Pepe the King Prawn / Bobo the Bear / Johnny Fiama / Swedish Chef / Lew Zealand / Howard Tubman / Rowlf the Dog / Elvises (voice)
Eric Jacobson
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Yoda / Elvises (voice)
David Arquette
Daniel
Joan Cusack
Rachel Bitterman
Matthew Lillard
Luc Fromage
William H. Macy
Glenn
Whoopi Goldberg
Daniel's 'Boss'
Carson Daly
Self
Kelly Ripa
Self
Joe Rogan
Self
Molly Shannon
Self
Robert Smigel
Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
Zach Braff
Dr. John "J.D." Dorian
Sarah Chalke
Dr. Elliot Reid
Neil Flynn
Janitor
John C. McGinley
Dr. Perry Cox
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk R. Thatcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Lewis, Tom Martin, Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Mark Watters
- Original Title
- It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Jim Henson Company, NBC Studios, Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk R. Thatcher
Jim Lewis, Tom Martin, Jim Henson
Mark Watters
Randal Platt, Tony Westman
Gregg Featherman
Martin G. Baker, Juliet Blake, Warren Carr, Brian Henson
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Lewis
Writer
Tom Martin
Writer
Marny Eng
Stunt Coordinator
Kirk R. Thatcher
Director
Martin G. Baker
Producer
Michael S. Bolton
Production Design
Tony Westman
Director of Photography
Polly Smith
Costume Design
Warren Carr
Producer
Mark Watters
Original Music Composer
Gregg Featherman
Editor
Sandra J. Blackie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie about?
The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. After she tricks Pepe into giving her the only copy of the contract between her father and the Muppets, she changes it so the Muppets have very little time to pay a debt they owe. Meanwhile, the Muppets are trying to put on a Christmas show. After the Muppets are confronted by Bitterman, they make a lot of sacrifices to save up so they can keep the Theatre.
Who directed It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie was directed by Kirk R. Thatcher.
Who stars in It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
The principal cast of It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie includes Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, David Arquette.
When was It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie released and how long is it?
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie was composed by Mark Watters.
Is It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie based on a book or true story?
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).