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.
Plot Keywords: holiday, london, england, based on novel or book, future, musical, past, redemption, puppetry, ghost, charles dickens, christmas music, christmas, 19th century, victorian era, christmas eve
Director | Brian Henson |
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Writers | Charles Dickens, Jerry Juhl |
Production Companies | Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions |
Production Countries | United Kingdom, United States of America |
Spoken Languages | English |
Top Billed Cast of The Muppet Christmas Carol

Michael Caine
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)
Jessica Fox
Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Steven Mackintosh
Fred, Scrooge's NephewAlternate Titles
O Conto de Natal dos Marretas
Los Teleñecos en Cuento de Navidad
O Conto de Natal dos Muppets