It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie 2002
“An inspirational, celebrational Muppets Christmas!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Director
- Kirk R. Thatcher
- Networks
- The Jim Henson Company, NBC Studios, Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" (2002). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 29, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- The Jim Henson Company, NBC Studios, Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 110 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- The Jim Henson Company, NBC Studios, Universal Pictures
Where to watch in United States
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Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" (2002).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Year: 2002
Release Date: 11/29/2002 (US)
Format: TV Movie / NBC Christmas television movie
Genre: Comedy and Family
Runtime: 1h 28m
Rating: PG
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher
Producers: Warren Carr and Martin G. Baker
Cast/Performers: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Characters: Miss Bitterman (bank owner), Pepe, Kermit the Frog, Boss, angel Daniel
Plot:
Miss Bitterman wants to own the Muppet Theatre to build a nightclub over it.
She tricks Pepe into giving her the only copy of the contract between her father and the Muppets.
Should you watch it?
“The Muppets race to save their theater from a ruthless banker's nightclub scheme at Christmas.”
- Witness the classic Muppet characters attempt to put on a festive Christmas show.
- Experience the high stakes as the Muppets fight to save the Muppet Theatre from destruction.
- See how the Muppets handle the pressure after Miss Bitterman alters their contract.
- Viewers who dislike stories centered on corporate debt and theatre eviction may not enjoy it.
Watch it if you want to see the Muppets make major sacrifices to pay off a debt and keep their theatre.
This is a comedy and family film with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes, featuring a cheerful and inspirational holiday tone.
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Where can I stream It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
The provided sources do not specify streaming availability, though it is listed as available to rent or buy.
Is It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy family comedies featuring the Muppets trying to overcome financial debt and save their theatre during the holidays.
What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch before this movie?
The provided sources do not mention any television series episodes that need to be viewed prior to this feature film.
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