As the festive season reaches its peak, families across the UK are settling in to enjoy their favourite Christmas films. For countless viewers, a true staple of the holidays is the beloved 1992 classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol.
A Festive Classic for All Ages
This timeless film offers a unique and heartwarming take on Charles Dickens's 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol. Directed by Brian Henson, son of Muppets creator Jim Henson, the movie features an iconic performance from Sir Michael Caine as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. He is joined by a stellar cast of Muppets including Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, and The Great Gonzo, who narrates the tale as a 'Muppetised' Charles Dickens.
Over three decades since its release, the film's charm has only grown. It is frequently featured in lists of the best Christmas films ever made, with Empire magazine readers voting it the fourth best Christmas film of all time, placing it behind only Die Hard, It's a Wonderful Life, and Gremlins.
Where to Stream The Muppet Christmas Carol
For those eager to watch this festive favourite, the primary destination is the streaming service Disney+. The film is available to stream on-demand as part of a Disney+ subscription, which can be started from £5.99 per month on a rolling basis.
Disney+ is also offering a yearly subscription option that provides significant savings. By paying for a year upfront on either the Standard or Premium plan, subscribers can get the equivalent of two months free, receiving 12 months for the price of 10.
- Standard Plan (Yearly): £99.90, saving £19.98.
- Premium Plan (Yearly): £149.90, saving £29.98.
The Premium plan includes benefits such as higher video quality up to 4K UHD and HDR, as well as the ability to stream on four devices at the same time.
Festive Viewing Alternatives
While The Muppet Christmas Carol is a Disney+ exclusive, other festive classics like Elf and Love Actually are available on-demand via Sky Cinema this year. Sky offers these films as part of its £25 Essential TV, Netflix and Sky Cinema bundle.
Whether you're revisiting a childhood memory or introducing the next generation to the magic of Kermit, Gonzo, and a wonderfully grumpy Michael Caine, The Muppet Christmas Carol remains an unmissable part of the Christmas tradition for viewers in the UK and beyond.
