Scrooged
1988, English. Directed by Richard Donner.
The spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways.
Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life. But after firing a staff member on Christmas Eve, Frank is visited by a series of ghosts who give him a chance to re-evaluate his actions and right the wrongs of his past.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,786 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Richard DonnerDirector
- Bill MurrayFrancis Cross
- Karen AllenClaire Phillips
- John ForsytheLew Hayward
- John GloverBryce Cummings
- Bobcat GoldthwaitEliot Loudermilk
- Robert MitchumPreston Rhinelander
- David JohansenGhost of Christmas Past
- Carol KaneGhost of Christmas Present
- Nicholas PhillipsCalvin Cooley
- Michael J. PollardHerman
- Alfre WoodardGrace Cooley
- Mabel KingGramma
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mitch Glazer, Michael O'Donoghue
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $60M
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What Scrooged is based on
Scrooged 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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Scrooged: quick answers
Is Scrooged worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,786 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Scrooged?
Scrooged runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Scrooged have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Scrooged has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Scrooged parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Scrooged is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Scrooged on?
Scrooged isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scrooged?
If you liked Scrooged, try A Thousand Words, Christmas...Again?!, Haunted Mansion.
Who directed Scrooged?
Scrooged (1988) was directed by Richard Donner and stars Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe.
What is Scrooged based on?
Scrooged is based on A Christmas Carol (1843) by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.