A Christmas Carol
1984, English. Directed by Clive Donner.
A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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MovieMeCast & crew
- Clive DonnerDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Roger O. Hirson
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What A Christmas Carol is based on
A Christmas Carol 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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A Christmas Carol: quick answers
Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 445 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does A Christmas Carol have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Christmas Carol. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Christmas Carol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Christmas Carol is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Christmas Carol on?
A Christmas Carol isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Christmas Carol?
If you liked A Christmas Carol, try The Canterville Ghost, Avalon High, A Christmas Carol.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol (1984) was directed by Clive Donner and stars George C. Scott, Roger Rees, David Warner.
What is A Christmas Carol based on?
A Christmas Carol is based on A Christmas Carol, an 1843 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.