The Chimes
1999, English. Directed by Lindsay Van Blerk.
A claymation Christmas story by XYZoo Animation
A claymation adaptation of "The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In". The Chimes was a short novel by Charles Dickens which was written and published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books": five short books with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s.
- Runtime
- 0h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The Chimes runs 23 minutes (0h 23m).
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The Chimes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Chimes is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Chimes on?
The Chimes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 April 1999. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chimes?
If you liked The Chimes, try A Christmas Carol, Strings, A Christmas Carol.
Who directed The Chimes?
The Chimes (1999) was directed by Lindsay Van Blerk and stars Cindy Harrison, Derek Jacobi, Gordon Van Rooyen.