A Muppet Family Christmas(1987)
It's a merry Muppet Christmas with Fozzie and friends!
A Muppet Family Christmas Synopsis
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) is a family, comedy, music and tv movie film directed by Peter Harris, released on December 16, 1987 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz and Jerry Nelson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 115 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Harris
- Writers:
- Jerry Juhl, Jim Henson
- Producers:
- Martin G. Baker, Diana Birkenfield
- Composer:
- Eric Robertson
- Production:
- Children's Television Workshop, ABC, The Jim Henson Company
- Status:
- Released
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) Trailer
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A Muppet Family Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Henson
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Ernie / Self
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzy Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster
Dave Goelz
as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle
Jerry Nelson
as Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster
Richard Hunt
as Scooter / Janice / Statler / Beaker / Gladys the Cow / Two-Headed Monster / Snowman (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
as Mokey Fraggle (voice)
Steve Whitmire
as Turkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice)
Caroll Spinney
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Karen Prell
as Red Fraggle / Maureen the Mink (voice)
David Rudman
as Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
Gerard Parkes
as Doc
- Terry Angus
Terry Angus
as Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Harris, written by Jerry Juhl and Jim Henson, produced by Martin G. Baker and Diana Birkenfield.
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A Muppet Family Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 115 ratings.
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A Muppet Family Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Muppet Family Christmas?
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The main cast of A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson and Richard Hunt. The film was directed by Peter Harris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Muppet Family Christmas released?
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A Muppet Family Christmas was released on December 16, 1987 and runs for 47m.
Is A Muppet Family Christmas worth watching?
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A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 115 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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