CINEkids International Children's Film Series
Charles Dickens’ tale of the miserly Scrooge (perfectly portrayed by Michael Caine) as told by the Great Gonzo and the rest of the Muppet gang, including Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit and Miss Piggy as his wife.
The Muppets’ rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic tale puts a unique twist on that fateful Christmas Eve, when Scrooge (Michael Caine) is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, the Spirits open Scrooge’s eyes—and his heart—to the true meaning of the holiday season. [85 min; holiday, drama, musical; English]
“The Muppet Christmas Carol is the definitive holiday classic, a triumph of comedy and tragedy with something to offer audiences of all ages. Simply perfect.” — Ian Thomas Malone, ianthomasmalone.com
"The Muppet Christmas Carol may be the most important Dickens adaptation of our time." — Erik Adams, The A.V. Club
"The real MVP is [Michael] Caine and his cockney charm; he plays it entirely straight, acting his arse off alongside a slew of fuzzy, singing Muppets as he reminds us to hold each other close 'with a thankful heart.'" — Madeline Roth, The Daily Beast
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