It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002): Cast & Plot
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie is a 2002 family comedy directed by Kirk R. Thatcher, starring Alice Dinnean as Additional Muppet Performer (voice), Geoff Redknap and Bill Barretta. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Kirk R. Thatcher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Jim Henson Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie About?
The premise of It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bank owner Miss Bitterman plots to seize the Muppet Theatre and turn it into a nightclub. She tricks Pepe into handing over the only copy of the original contract, then alters it so the Muppets have little time to repay their debt. While rushing to stage a Christmas show, the troupe makes sacrifices and raises the money needed to save their theater.
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- campy
- nbc
- god
- guardian angel
- alternate reality
- alternate reality where the protagonist was never born
- african american angel
- female angel
- spoof
- unofficial remake
- female african american angel
- character wishing they were never born
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- christmas depression
- christmas story
- rave party
- muppet exotic dancer
- christmas miracle
- action girl
- reference to the gift of the magi
- slimehouse
- reference to spongebob squarepants
- villainess
- parody comedy
- holiday comedy
- holiday family
- holiday season
- breaking the fourth wall
- slapstick
- slapstick comedy
- parody
- character says it's showtime
- the muppets
- christmas
- angel
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- friends who live together
- depiction of god
- punctuation in title
- apostrophe in title
- movie in title
- holiday in title
- puppet
- theatrical show
- theater
- despair
- theater troupe
- theater life
- theater producer
- theatrical manager
- theatrical play
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Cast & Characters
Alice Dinnean leads the cast as Additional Muppet Performer (voice), with Geoff Redknap as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)/ Sweetums and Bill Barretta as Pepe the King Prawn / Bobo the Bear / Johnny Fiama / Swedish Chef / Lew Zealand / Howard Tubman / Rowlf the Dog / Elvises (voice). Directed by Kirk R. Thatcher; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kirk R. Thatcher
- Alice Dinnean as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Geoff Redknap as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)/ Sweetums
- Bill Barretta as Pepe the King Prawn / Bobo the Bear / Johnny Fiama / Swedish Chef / Lew Zealand / Howard Tubman / Rowlf the Dog / Elvises (voice)
- Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Elvises (voice)
Also Starring in It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
· 42 more- David Arquette Daniel
- Joan Cusack Rachel Bitterman
- Dave 'Squatch' Ward Sally Ann Santa Claus
- Eric Jacobson Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Yoda / Elvises (voice)
- Whoopi Goldberg Daniel's 'Boss'
- Matthew Lillard Luc Fromage
- William H. Macy Glenn
- Dave Goelz The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)
- Mel Brooks Joe Snow (voice)
- Molly Shannon Themselves
- John C. McGinley Dr. Perry Cox
- Robert Smigel Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
- Sarah Chalke Dr. Elliot Reid
- Brian Henson Scooter / Janice / Sal Minella (voice)
- Zach Braff Dr. John "J.D." Dorian
- Judy Reyes Nurse Carla Espinosa
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- Jerry Nelson Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper
- Kevin Clash Sam Eagle (voice)
- Dan Payne Handsome Executive
- Joe Rogan Themselves
- Chantal Strand Nancy Nut-What
- Allan Trautman Eugene the Tuba Player (voice)
- Colin Foo Security Guard
- Cameron McDonald Safari Animal Tracker
- Neil Flynn Janitor
- Drew Massey Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Kelly Ripa Themselves
- Yee Jee Tso Angel 1
- Carson Daly Themselves
- Gord Robertson Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Robin Mossley Nicki Nut-What
- John Henson Sweetums (voice)
- Bill Lawrence Themselves
- Dan Joffre Angel 2
- Julia Arkos Sally Ann Representative
- John E. Kennedy Dr. Teeth (voice)
- Adam Behr Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Denise Cheshire Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Jonathan Bruce Fat Angel
- Dawn Lewis Fear Factor Contestant
- Marci Dacus Fear Factor Contestant (uncredited)
- Darrell Lee-Izeard Thin Angel
More from Kirk R. Thatcher
More films directed by Kirk R. Thatcher: Muppets Haunted Mansion, The Muppets Take The O2, Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow and Sid the Science Kid: The Movie.
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Plot Summary
What happens in It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the holiday season, the Muppet Theater faces a financial hardship that casts a shadow over their festive spirit. At the center of it all is Kermit the Frog, who is deeply upset—reeling from lost money, fearing the theater’s closure, and doubting his usefulness to the group. An angel named Daniel brings these worries to his Boss as they review the latest hours inside the theater’s life.
Full summary
The whole story of It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, scene by scene
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Trailers & Videos
The trailer of It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie.
How Well Do You Know It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the banker/real‑estate agent who threatens to foreclose on the Muppet Theater?
Cars in It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
3 cars on screen, including the 1999 BMW 3 E46 and the 2001 MINI Cooper.
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unknown Background role
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Il super Buon Natale dei Muppet” and “Das größte Muppet Weihnachtsspektakel aller Zeiten”.
- Also known as
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- Il super Buon Natale dei Muppet
- Das größte Muppet Weihnachtsspektakel aller Zeiten
- Natale con i Muppet
- Los Teleñecos en Navidad
- Brekiék karácsonya
- Gwiazdka Muppetów
- O Natal dos Muppets
- החבובות: חג מולד בתיאטרון
- Joyeux Muppet Show de Noël
- Веселата коледа на мъпетите
- Превеселе Різдво з Маппетами
- 布公仔圣诞奇遇
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- 커밋의 메리 크리스마스
- Muppet'ların Noel Macerası
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Movies Like It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Muppet Family Christmas, The Muppet Christmas Carol and A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa.
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A Muppet Family Christmas 1987 -
The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992 -
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa 2008 -
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The Muppet Movie 1979
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie released?
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie was released on November 29, 2002.
Who directed It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie was directed by Kirk R. Thatcher.
More films by Kirk R. Thatcher Who is in the cast of It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie stars Alice Dinnean as Additional Muppet Performer (voice), Geoff Redknap as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)/ Sweetums and Bill Barretta as Pepe the King Prawn / Bobo the Bear / Johnny Fiama / Swedish Chef / Lew Zealand / Howard Tubman / Rowlf the Dog / Elvises (voice), among 46 credited actors.
Does It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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