A Christmas Carol

One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time.

19971h 12m6.5(87 votes)

AnimationFamilyFantasyDrama

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 (1997) is a animation, family, fantasy, and drama film directed by Stan Phillips. It stars Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, and Michael York. The film runs for 1 hour 12 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 87 votes.

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Director

Stan Phillips

Cast

Tim Curry

Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)

Whoopi Goldberg

Spirit of Christmas Present (voice)

Michael York

Bob Cratchit (voice)

Ed Asner

Marley (voice)

Frank Welker

Debit (voice)

Kath Soucie

Ghost of Christmas Past / Mrs. Cratchit / Fan (voice)

Jodi Benson

Belle (voice)

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Is A Christmas Carol Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol

Where can I watch A Christmas Carol?

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Who stars in A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol stars Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York, and Ed Asner, and was directed by Stan Phillips.

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes.

When did A Christmas Carol come out?

A Christmas Carol was released in 1997.

What genre is A Christmas Carol?

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

Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?

A Christmas Carol holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.