

The Muppet Christmas Carol
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.
Where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol in United States
Click a service to open The Muppet Christmas Carol there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Muppet Christmas Carol streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 English-language music, comedy and family film directed by Brian Henson. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Muppet Christmas Carol was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jim Henson Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 11, 1992, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brian Henson
- Writers
- Jerry Juhl
- Release date
- December 11, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions
The Muppet Christmas Carol cast & crew
The Muppet Christmas Carol was directed by Brian Henson and written by Jerry Juhl.
The cast features 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), and David Rudman as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miles Goodman, cinematography is by John Fenner, and it was produced by Brian Henson and Martin G. Baker.
Is The Muppet Christmas Carol worth watching?
The Muppet Christmas Carol holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,166 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, comedy, and family, The Muppet Christmas Carol is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Cast of The Muppet Christmas Carol

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
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The Muppet Christmas Carol — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol in United States?
The Muppet Christmas Carol is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Muppet Christmas Carol on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Muppet Christmas Carol is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Muppet Christmas Carol in?
The Muppet Christmas Carol is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Muppet Christmas Carol?
The Muppet Christmas Carol runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is The Muppet Christmas Carol rated?
The Muppet Christmas Carol is rated G. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,166 ratings.
















