Synopsis
The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.
Scores
Overall Score
83.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
88.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
80.0%
Review Aggregate
80.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 77% of 52 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize christmas, lighthearted, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
christmaslightheartedfunnyupliftingfamily-friendlytragicdarksatirical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Caine | 1992 | $863,000 | $1,929,000 | (est) |
| Dave Goelz | 1992 | $531,000 | $1,187,000 | (est) |
| Steve Whitmire | 1992 | $400,000 | $894,000 | (est) |
| Jerry Nelson | 1992 | $327,000 | $731,000 | (est) |
| Frank Oz | 1992 | $280,000 | $625,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score78.0
RT critic review count58
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes76,894
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1992 | $27,281,508 | $60,999,350 |
| International | 1992 | $1,910,927 | $4,272,686 |
| Worldwide | 1992 | $29,204,516 | $65,299,048 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1992 | $14,405,125 | $32,208,749 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1992 | $47,068,000 | $105,240,422 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1992 | $33,587,000 | $75,097,945 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1992 | $6,820,377 | $15,249,838 |
| Total Revenues | 1992 | $101,880,502 | $227,796,954 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1992 | $12,000,000 | $26,831,076 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1992 | $13,384,000 (est) | $29,925,593 (est) |
| Participations | 1992 | $8,150,000 | $18,222,772 |
| Residuals ? | 1992 | $6,287,000 | $14,057,248 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1992 | $2,400,000 | $5,366,215 |
| Total Expenses | 1992 | $42,221,000 | $94,402,903 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1992 | $59,659,502 | $133,394,050 |
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 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | 1984 | Shared franchise (1) | 75.0 | $20,556,028 |
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 | Muppet Treasure Island | 1996 | Shared franchise (1) | 76.6 | $42,016,034 |
 | The Great Muppet Caper | 1981 | Shared franchise (1) | 72.1 | $9,832,689 |
 | Muppets from Space | 1999 | Shared franchise (1) | 67.3 | $12,815,219 |