The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, David Rudman, Don Austen, Jessica Fox
Original language
English
First release
December 11, 1992 (Australia)
Production companies
The Jim Henson Company, Walt Disney Pictures
Home video distributors
Jim Henson Video
Based on
A Christmas Carol
Setting
England
Crew
Screenplay
Jerry Juhl
Producer
Brian Henson, Martin G. Baker
Cinematography
John Fenner
Editing
Michael Jablow
Music
Miles Goodman
Special makeup effects
Chris Lyons
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
December 1, 2011
Trailer
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | The Muppet Christmas Carol | |
| Québec French title | Noël chez les Muppets |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Jim Henson Video (cat. no. 1729) | 1993 |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Muppet Christmas Carol (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Miles Goodman (1992) | 8 releases, 2018-2025: Iam8bit, Universal UMC, Walt Disney Records |
| CD | The Muppet Christmas Carol (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Miles Goodman (1992) | 10 releases, 1992-2006: Jim Henson Records, Walt Disney Records |
| Cassette | The Muppet Christmas Carol (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Miles Goodman (1992) | 3 releases, 1992: Jim Henson Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Australia | December 11, 1992 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 11, 1992 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 17, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | December 18, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 20, 1992 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 8, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | December 9, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | December 10, 1993 |
| Theatrical | France | December 14, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Spain | December 17, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | December 25, 1993 |
| Theatrical | Russia | December 23, 1994 |
| Television | Mexico | December 24, 2004 |
| Television | Ecuador | December 25, 2006 |
| Television | Chile | December 3, 2007 |
| Streaming | South Korea | August 3, 2021 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 2, 2022 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | U |
| Classification | United States | G |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Brazil | December 25, 1992 |
| Home video VHS | 1993 1729 | |
| Home video | United States | May 11, 1993 |
| Home video | Mexico | December 15, 2015 |
Full credits
| Director | Brian Henson |
| Cast | 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), Fergus Brazier (Boy #2), David Shaw-Parker (Old Joe), William Todd-Jones (Ghost of Christmas Past / Additional Muppets (voice)), Mike Quinn (Pig Gentleman / Undertaker (voice)), Karen Prell (Daughter Mouse / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Ian Allen (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), David Alan Barclay (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Robbie Barnett (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), James Barton (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Joan Barton (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Michael Bayliss (Additional Muppet Performer), Simon Buckley (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), David Bulbeck (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Marcus Clarke (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Sue Dacre (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Craig Crane (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Taylor David (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), John Eccleston (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Geoff Felix (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Kate Frost (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Ken Haines (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Ronnie Le Drew (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Christopher Leith (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Anthony Lymboura (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Rebecca Nagan (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Angie Passmore (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Peter Passmore (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Nigel Plaskitt (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Judy Preece (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Sally Preisig (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Gillie Robic (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Tim Rose (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Kaefan Shaw (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), David Showler (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), John Thirtle (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Ian Thom (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Mark Alexander Todd (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Ian Tregonning (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Simon J. Williamson (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Victoria Willing (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Phill Woodfine (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Peter Robbins (Additional Muppet Performer (voice)), Jack Angel (Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)), Hyma Beckley (Elderly Gent (uncredited)), Caroline Dillon (Dancer (uncredited)), Louise Gold (Mrs. Dilber / Spider / Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)), Bill Farmer (Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)), Patrick Pinney (Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)), Phil Proctor (Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Jerry Juhl |
| Producer | Brian Henson, Martin G. Baker |
| Executive producer | Frank Oz |
| Cinematography | John Fenner |
| Editing | Michael Jablow |
| Music | Miles Goodman |
| Production design | Val Strazovec |
| Special makeup effects | Chris Lyons |
| Costumes | Ann Hollowood, Polly Smith |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
