A Christmas Carol

A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!

19841h 41m7.5(438 votes)

DramaFantasyTV MovieFamily

Synopsis

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness…

A Christmas Carol (1984) is a drama, fantasy, tv movie, and family film directed by Clive Donner. It stars George C. Scott, Roger Rees, and David Warner. The film runs for 1 hour 41 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 438 votes.

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Director

Clive Donner

Cast

George C. Scott

Ebenezer Scrooge

Roger Rees

Fred Holywell / Narrator

David Warner

Bob Cratchit

Susannah York

Mrs. Cratchit

Edward Woodward

Ghost of Christmas Present

Angela Pleasence

Ghost of Christmas Past

Michael Carter

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

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Is A Christmas Carol Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch A Christmas Carol?

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Who stars in A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol stars George C. Scott, Roger Rees, David Warner, and Susannah York, and was directed by Clive Donner.

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.

When did A Christmas Carol come out?

A Christmas Carol was released in 1984.

What genre is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol is a drama, fantasy, tv movie, and family film.

Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?

A Christmas Carol holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.