The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

Kernel Score: 84% · 1,142 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Music, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama

Released: 1992-12-11

Runtime: 86 minutes

Where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-25.

Overview

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.

The Muppet Christmas Carol parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that The Muppet Christmas Carol is a G-rated musical family retelling of Dickens's classic redemption tale.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Brian Henson

Cast

  • Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge
  • Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
  • Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
  • Jerry Nelson as Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
  • Frank Oz as 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 as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
  • Don Austen as Ghost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)
  • Jessica Fox as Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
  • Robert Tygner as Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Turkey / Additional Muppets (uncredited) (voice)
  • Steven Mackintosh as Fred, Scrooge's Nephew

The Muppet Christmas Carol FAQ

Is The Muppet Christmas Carol good?

The Muppet Christmas Carol has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,142 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol?

In the US you can stream The Muppet Christmas Carol on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Muppet Christmas Carol OK for kids?

The Muppet Christmas Carol is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Muppet Christmas Carol is a G-rated musical family retelling of Dickens's classic redemption tale.

What movies are like The Muppet Christmas Carol?

If you liked The Muppet Christmas Carol, try A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Carol, FX's A Christmas Carol and Oliver!.