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A Christmas Carol (1997)

PG · 1997-12-20 · 1h 12m · EN
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One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time.

One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time is back in this animated, musical version of Charles Dickens' most famous tale. An all-star voice lineup features Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Asner, Michael York and Tim Curry as Scrooge. Come share the joy as cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge, the man who "bah-humbugged" his way through Christmas, discovers the true holiday spirit after he's visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. With original music and eight great songs, this uplifting, animated tale is destined to become a new holiday classic.

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Tim CurryTim CurryEbenezer Scrooge (voice)Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergSpirit of Christmas Present (voice)Michael YorkMichael YorkBob Cratchit (voice)Ed AsnerEd AsnerMarley (voice)Frank WelkerFrank WelkerDebit (voice)Kath SoucieKath SoucieGhost of Christmas Past / Mrs. Cratchit / Fan (voice)Jodi BensonJodi BensonBelle (voice)John GarryJohn Garry(voice)Amick ByramAmick Byram(voice)Ian WhitcombIan Whitcomb(voice)Joe LalaJoe Lala(voice)David WagnerDavid Wagner(voice)

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Holiday

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFamily · AnimationTheme affinityHolidayVisual styleAnimationPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference806672

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Frequently asked questions about A Christmas Carol

What is A Christmas Carol about?

One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time is back in this animated, musical version of Charles Dickens' most famous tale. An all-star voice lineup features Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Asner, Michael York and Tim Curry as Scrooge. Come share the joy as cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge, the man who "bah-humbugged" his way through Christmas, discovers the true holiday spirit after he's visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. With original music and eight great songs, this uplifting, animated tale is destined to become a new holiday classic.

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 72 minutes.