An American Christmas Carol
1979, English. Directed by Eric Till.
Charles Dicken's Victorian London becomes America's great Depression in this exciting new film
In Depression-era New England, a miserly businessman named Benedict Slade receives a long-overdue attitude adjustment one Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghostly figures who resemble three of the people whose possessions Slade had seized to collect on unpaid loans. Assuming the roles of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens' classic story, the three apparitions force Slade to face the consequences of his skinflint ways, and he becomes a caring, generous, amiable man.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch An American Christmas Carol
An American Christmas Carol is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 16 December 1979
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $2M
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What An American Christmas Carol is based on
An American Christmas Carol is based on A Christmas Carol (1843) by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
1843
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
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An American Christmas Carol: quick answers
Is An American Christmas Carol worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An American Christmas Carol?
An American Christmas Carol runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does An American Christmas Carol have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An American Christmas Carol. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An American Christmas Carol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An American Christmas Carol is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An American Christmas Carol on?
An American Christmas Carol is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like An American Christmas Carol?
If you liked An American Christmas Carol, try A Christmas Carol, The Canterville Ghost, It's a Wonderful Life.
Who directed An American Christmas Carol?
An American Christmas Carol (1979) was directed by Eric Till and stars Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins.
What is An American Christmas Carol based on?
An American Christmas Carol is based on A Christmas Carol (1843) by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.