Scrooge
1951, English. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
Charles Dickens' Joyous Holliday Classic!
Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman, until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavior has left him a selfish, lonely old man.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Brian Desmond HurstDirector
- Alastair SimEbenezer Scrooge
- Mervyn JohnsBob Cratchit
- Glyn DearmanTiny Tim Cratchit
- George ColeYoung Ebenezer Scrooge
- Brian WorthFred Scrooge
- Michael HordernJacob Marley
- Kathleen HarrisonMrs. Dilber
- Rona AndersonAlice
- Jack WarnerJorkins
- Michael DolanSpirit of Christmas Past
- Francis de WolffSpirit of Christmas Present
- Carol MarshFan Scrooge
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1951
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Noel Langley
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What Scrooge is based on
Scrooge is based on A Christmas Carol, an 1843 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
Novel · 1843
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
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Scrooge: quick answers
Is Scrooge worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 387 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Scrooge?
Scrooge runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Scrooge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Scrooge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Scrooge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Scrooge is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Scrooge on?
Scrooge isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scrooge?
If you liked Scrooge, try FX's A Christmas Carol, It's a Wonderful Life, The Shepherd.
Who directed Scrooge?
Scrooge (1951) was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and stars Alastair Sim, Mervyn Johns, Glyn Dearman.
What is Scrooge based on?
Scrooge is based on A Christmas Carol, an 1843 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.