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A Muppet Family Christmas

1987Movie47 minG

ComedyFamily
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

It's a merry Muppet Christmas with Fozzie and friends!

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Christmas Classic
  • Beloved Muppet Characters
  • Festive Musical Comedy
  • Multi-Generational Appeal
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Family-Oriented Themes
  • Holiday Spirit
  • Puppetry Excellence
  • Feel-Good Story

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Peter Harris, Eric Till
Written by
Jerry Juhl
Produced by
Diana Birkenfield, Martin G. Baker
Music by
Eric Robertson

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Facts

December 16, 1987 · 47 min · G

Released
December 16, 1987
Runtime
47 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy, Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Shaped Like Itself, Demographic-Dissonant Crossover, Carnivore Confusion +9

  • Shaped Like Itself
  • Demographic-Dissonant Crossover
  • Carnivore Confusion
  • Offscreen Crash
  • Cool Old Guy
  • The Cameo
  • Canon Discontinuity
  • Spotlight-Stealing Crossover
  • Too Spicy for Yog-Sothoth
  • Now You Tell Me?
  • That Reminds Me of a Song
  • Ungrateful Bastard

12 of 97 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A Muppet Family Christmas worth watching?"

Questions about A Muppet Family Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Muppet Family Christmas worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.1).

Is A Muppet Family Christmas okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Muppet Family Christmas make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Muppet Family Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does A Muppet Family Christmas use?

Shaped Like ItselfDemographic-Dissonant CrossoverCarnivore ConfusionOffscreen CrashCool Old GuyThe CameoCanon DiscontinuitySpotlight-Stealing CrossoverToo Spicy for Yog-SothothNow You Tell Me?That Reminds Me of a SongUngrateful Bastardand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 tropes for it, including Shaped Like Itself, Demographic-Dissonant Crossover, and Carnivore Confusion.