The Muppet Christmas Carol

Year

1993

Duration

85 minutes

Genres

Comedy, Family, Musicals

Language

English

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Synopsis

Kermit, Gonzo and the rest of the Muppet gang appear in this fun musical take on the classic Charles Dickens story. Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly and bitter old man with no thought for anyone but himself. One Christmas Eve he is visited by three ghosts - the spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come - who each show him the error of his ways. The well-known tale is given a musical Muppet twist here - with Gonzo even "playing" Charles Dickens - celebrating themes around kindness and friendship.

Director/s

Brian Henson

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Classification

Contains mild scary scenes.

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Resources To Use With This Film

Christmas on film

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

Festive activities based on five Christmas-themed films.

Suitable for 5–11

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The Muppet Christmas Carol: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Muppet Christmas Carol (1993), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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