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A Christmas Carol

"One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time."

December 20, 1997 1h 12m 6.4/10 (85 votes)

Originally released in 1997. A Christmas Carol is a animation/family film. directed by Stan Phillips. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, and Michael York

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

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Release Date December 20, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 12m 72 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (85 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • DiC Entertainment

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 Stan Phillips.

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).

When was A Christmas Carol released?

A Christmas Carol was released on December 20, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Christmas Carol?

The main cast of A Christmas Carol includes Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York, Ed Asner, Frank Welker.