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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Thanks to a flurry of snow over the weekend, that festive feeling is starting to take over.
So what better time to start diving into some festive films, and who better to do that with than The Muppets and their 1992 musical, The Muppets Christmas Carol. Starring Oscar-winner Michael Caine, the Christmas classic sees a host of Muppets including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and The Great Gonzo performing their own heart-warming rendition of a beloved and classic story.
The film takes place on one fateful Christmas Eve, as greedy penny-pincher Ebenezer Scrooge (Caine) is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Alongside kind and humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit) and his family, the spirits open Scrooge’s eyes – and his heart – to the true meaning of Christmas.
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Directed by Brian Henson – the son of Muppets creator Jim Henson – the film is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 1843 classic Christmas tale. With Gonzo serving as narrator – and a ‘Muppetised’ version of Dickens himself – The Muppets Christmas Carol also includes a series of original songs performed by its Muppet cast.
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Michael Caine stars alongside The Muppets in the beloved 1992 film (Disney+)Now more than 30 years old, the film has become a staple of the festive season for many and is often featured in lists of the best ever Christmas films. Last year, Empire readers voted it the fourth best Christmas film of all time, behind only Die Hard, It’s a Wonderful Life and Gremlins.
So if you’re keen to join everyone’s favourite talking frog for some festive fun, here’s how you can watch The Muppets Christmas Carol at home.
Where to watch The Muppets Christmas Carol and is it on Netflix?
The Muppets Christmas Carol is not on Netflix, but it is available to buy on Amazon’s Prime Video for £9.99. However, the cheapest option to stream the film is with a subscription to Disney+ which now costs as little as £4.99 a month.
What’s more, Disney+ members also get access to loads of top Disney content including Star Wars and Marvel, as well as festive favourites like the Die Hard and Home Alone collections. A Disney+ subscription can be cancelled any time, meaning new members could enjoy all its festive offerings throughout the Christmas season and cancel it in the new year.
Customers can also save by signing up to an annual subscription rather than paying monthly. By paying annually, new members can get the equivalent of 12 months for the price of 10 on Disney+’s Standard or Premium plan, which usually cost £7.99 a month or £10.99 a month respectively.
This gives members access to hit shows like Marvel’s Loki, Star Wars spin-off Ahsoka, and popular reality series The Kardashians and Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story. Disney+ has also partnered with Samsung to give customers free access when buying eligible devices from a host of tech retailers and mobile providers.
John Lewis customers can currently save £100 with the high-spec 50” Neo QLED 4K Ultra HD smart TV that includes six months of Disney+ at no extra cost. Over at Currys, shoppers can pick up the 43” 4K Ultra HD QLED smart TV for for £499 which also includes Disney+.
Those looking for a new mobile phone can get Disney+ free for a year when picking up a new Samsung Galaxy S23 from EE, with the option of adding Netflix and Apple TV+ to certain plans like the All Rounder. Three mobile customers can also bag a year of Disney+, as well as Paramount+ free for up to two years.
Join Disney+ to stream The Muppets Christmas Carol this Christmas. Alternatively, a host of other Christmas films are available on streaming platforms including Amazon’s Prime Video and Apple TV+.