A Christmas Carol
2009, English. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
It only takes one night to change your life.
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 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 5,048 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Robert ZemeckisDirector
- Jim CarreyScrooge / Ghosts of Christmas (voice)
- Gary OldmanBob Cratchit / Marley / Tiny Tim (voice)
- Colin FirthFred (voice)
- Robin WrightFan / Belle (voice)
- Cary ElwesPortly Gentleman / Dick Wilkins / Fiddler / Business Man (voice)
- Bob HoskinsFezziwig / Old Joe (voice)
- Daryl SabaraApprentice / Caroler / Beggar / Peter Cratchit (voice)
- Steve ValentineFunerary Undertaker / Topper (voice)
- Sage RyanTattered Caroler (voice)
- Amber Gainey MeadeTattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
- Ryan OchoaCaroler / Beggar / Cratchit Boy / Ignorance / Boy (voice)
- Bobbi PageTattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
Details
- Released
- 4 November 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Zemeckis
- Budget
- $200M
- Box office
- $325M
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What A Christmas Carol is based on
A Christmas Carol is adapted from a novel.
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A Christmas Carol: quick answers
Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 5,048 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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 rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Christmas Carol?
If you liked A Christmas Carol, try A Christmas Carol, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, Scrooge.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol (2009) was directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth.
What is A Christmas Carol based on?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from a novel.