A Christmas Carol
"Christmas comes but once a year, but for one man, that's once too often."
Originally released in 2009. A Christmas Carol is a animation/family film. directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, and Colin Firth
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (4,839 votes)
Budget
$200M
Production budget
Box Office
$325.3M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Carrey
as Scrooge / Ghosts of Christmas (voice)
Gary Oldman
as Bob Cratchit / Marley / Tiny Tim (voice)
Colin Firth
as Fred (voice)
Robin Wright
as Fan / Belle (voice)
Cary Elwes
as Portly Gentleman / Dick Wilkins / Fiddler / Business Man (voice)
Bob Hoskins
as Fezziwig / Old Joe (voice)
Daryl Sabara
as Apprentice / Caroler / Beggar / Peter Cratchit (voice)
Steve Valentine
as Funerary Undertaker / Topper (voice)
Sage Ryan
as Tattered Caroler (voice)
Amber Gainey Meade
as Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $200,000,000
- Revenue
- $325,286,646
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- ImageMovers Digital
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Christmas Carol about?
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 tha...
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was A Christmas Carol released?
A Christmas Carol was released on November 4, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Christmas Carol?
The main cast of A Christmas Carol includes Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright, Cary Elwes.
Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?
A Christmas Carol has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 4,839 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.