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A Christmas Carol

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

7.519841h 41mDramaFantasyTV Movie
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A Christmas Carol at a glance

A Christmas Carol is a 1984 drama and fantasy film, running 1h 41m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Plex, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

U age rating1h 41mDramaFantasy

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1984-10-09
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie, Family
Director
Clive Donner
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 · 444 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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 and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

Cast

14 names
George C. ScottEbenezer Scrooge
Roger ReesFred Holywell / Narrator
David WarnerBob Cratchit
Susannah YorkMrs. Cratchit
Edward WoodwardGhost of Christmas Present
Angela PleasenceGhost of Christmas Past
Michael CarterGhost of Christmas Yet to Come
Anthony WaltersTiny Tim
Caroline LangrisheJanet Holywell
Lucy GutteridgeBelle
Nigel DavenportSilas Scrooge
Mark StricksonYoung Scrooge
Joanne WhalleyFan
Frank FinlayJacob Marley

Questions about A Christmas Carol

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Where can I watch A Christmas Carol in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, A Christmas Carol is listed on Plex, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, MovieMe, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is A Christmas Carol suitable for children?

A Christmas Carol is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is A Christmas Carol on PelisPlus UK?

A Christmas Carol has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is A Christmas Carol about?

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 and meanness, and…

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol runs for 1h 41m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the A Christmas Carol trailer?

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