Credit: DisneyThe Muppet Christmas Carol is one of the most cherished Holiday films of all time. Though it’s hardly the most faithful adaptation of the timeless 1843 classic “A Christmas Carol” (it’s a sing-along with Muppets in it), fans love watching the Dickensian world blended with that of the equally iconic Jim Henson characters, such as Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear.
Released in 1992, the film has become a Christmas staple for families. With several infectious songs, like “One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas” and “Marley and Marley”, The Muppet Christmas Carol is one of the most rewatchable films in the genre. As such, those who don’t own a hard copy of the film are eager to find out where they can enjoy it this Christmas.
Is The Muppet Christmas Carol Still on Disney+?
You’ll be glad, but perhaps not all that surprised, to know that The Muppet Christmas Carol is still streaming on Disney+, where you’ll find two versions of the film; the original theatrical cut and the one featuring the restored song “When the Love Is Gone”–although you’ll have to go into the bonus features section to find it.
But is Disney+ really the only way you can watch the beloved 1992 classic this winter?
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Can I Watch The Muppet Christmas Carol on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?
You won’t find The Muppet Christmas Carol on Netflix, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video in Standard Definition for $3.99, High Definition for $4.29, and Ultra High Definition for $4.29. Or you can purchase a digital copy in SD, HD, or UHD for $7.99.
Other Ways To Enjoy the 1992 Holiday Classic
Did you know that The Muppet Christmas Carol can currently be enjoyed beyond the small screen?
Though it’s unlikely you live near the Bullock Texas State History Museum, which is currently showing a 4DX version of the film, or the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End, where it’s playing every day throughout December, it’s worth checking your local movie theater and other venues to see if they’re showing the film.
If you live in the UK, you might be in luck as The Muppet Christmas Carol Live in Concert is now playing in venues up and down the country, where you can enjoy the Christmas classic in front of a live orchestra. Click here for a list of venues, dates, ticket prices, and more.
But the iconic adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novella isn’t just limited to the screen, however big or small. Check out “The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Holiday Classic,” a storybook reimagining that captures the, ahem, “spirit” of the film in every way.
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“Tis the season for love, laughter and one of the most cherished stories of all time,” the Disney+ synopsis reads.
“Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Michael Caine gives a performance that’s anything but ‘bah, humbug!’ as greedy, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, these Spirits open Scrooge’s eyes–and his heart–to the true meaning of Christmas.”
The film stars Kermit the Frog/Bob Cratchit (Steve Whitmire), Miss Piggy/Emily Cratchit (Frank Oz), The Great Gonzo/Charles Dickens/Narrator (Dave Goelz), Fozzie Bear/Fozziewig (Frank Oz), and Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine).
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