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A classic tale gets a Muppet makeover in this heartwarming Christmas film. The Muppet Christmas Carol is coming to the Electric Palace Hastings.
Dir: Brian Henson
Cast: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, David Rudman, Don Austen, Jessica Fox
86 mins · 1992 · United States of America · Cert U · English
IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 64/100 · TMDB 7.5/10 · Trakt 79%
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination total
The Muppet Christmas Carol
22 Dec 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
Electric Palace Hastings
On Tuesday, 22 December 2026, the Electric Palace Hastings in Hastings will be screening The Muppet Christmas Carol, a film directed by Brian Henson and starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge.
What is the film about? The Muppet Christmas Carol is a retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who is held accountable for his ways by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, with a Muppet twist featuring frogs, pigs, and great songs.
Who made it and what kind of film is it? The film was produced and directed by Brian Henson, with a screenplay written by Jerry Juhl, and features a cast of Muppet performers, including Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, and Frank Oz, alongside Michael Caine. It is a Music, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama film, with a runtime of 86 minutes, and a U certificate.
How was it received? The film has received generally favorable reviews, with scores of 7.8/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64/100 on Metacritic, 7.5/10 on TMDB, and 79% on Trakt, and has won 2 awards. Viewers have praised the film's wholesome and emotional take on the classic tale, with many considering it one of the best Christmas films of all time, and a perfect family Christmas film, with great music, fine sets, and Michael Caine in good form as Scrooge. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
justicerulez · 9/10
Probably my favorite version of The Christmas Carol. It's really just about a perfect family Christmas film. Michael Caine is able to pull off the cruel and miserly Scrooge as well as display the regret and despair that is so important in making Ebenezer's turn feel fulfilling. Add in great muppet versions of the supporting characters and some very good, if not great, songs and you have a classic. It has laughs, but more importantly for this…
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FinFan · 9/10
Whenever you´ve had a bad day try a Muppet movie. Works for me every time.
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Earthsconflict · 10/10
What a great movie... Michael Caine was amazing as Scrooge
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Jim222001 · 9/10
In my opinion, the best Muppet movie ever. So of course it only has 71% good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, it's a pretty flawless version.
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Jim222001 · 9/10
Shows how boring critics are, that this isn’t certified fresh. Has great music, fine sets and Michael Caine in good form as Scrooge. Just the perfect Christmas family film.
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jarvis-8243417 · 9/10
Charles Dickens and the Muppets come together in the most magical way to create a brilliant rendition of the beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. With Brian Henson at the helm, the Muppets brave a new world and deliver an enchanting film that’s inspired and charming. The Muppet Christmas Carol is a wonderfully fun and faithful adaptation that truly captures the spirit of the tale. What’s striking is just how faithful an adaptation this is; going…
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KurtMoney · 9/10
Rizzo the Rat is HYSTERICAL. Dude was cracking me up. When he kissed Gonzo on the nose! I lost it!!!! Watching Manhattan now just to get more Rizzo. I was a Gonzo guy growing up but this Rizzo dude is my fave now.
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Parmlog · 8/10
A Christmas Carol, but with the Muppets, it's done incredibly well and is a great film to watch if you like The Muppets and could use some Christmas Spirit
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