It only takes one night to change your life.
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.
A Christmas Carol (2009) is a animation, drama, family and fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis, released on November 4, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Robin Wright. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 4,982 ratings.
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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)
Ryan Ochoa
as Caroler / Beggar / Cratchit Boy / Ignorance / Boy (voice)
Bobbi Page
as Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Robert Zemeckis, Charles Dickens and Diego Garzon, produced by Steve Starkey, Jack Rapke and Robert Zemeckis.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 4,982 ratings.
A Christmas Carol sings the haunted verses of Dickens through disjointed emotionless motion capture. “Bah! Humbug!” Zemeckis had always been fascinated with digital cinema. ‘The Polar Express’ was technological innovation at its more pure, yet ‘Beowulf’ stabbed itself through contrived art direction that failed to suit the dark environment it was showcasing. So when he heard the “House of Mouse” were adapting…
Reviewed on January 16, 2020
A tale that almost feels as old as time itself, one that is very much overtold. However, this <em>'A Christmas Carol'</em> is a good retelling of Charles Dickens' work. Jim Carrey isn't necessarily firing on all cylinders, but is entertaining enough as Scrooge. Gary Oldman (Bob) and Colin Firth (Fred) are welcomed members of the voice cast, also. I quite like the tone of the film, as well as the design of the…
Reviewed on August 17, 2020
It takes a bit of getting used to the rather angular style of animation, but thereafter this is quite an enjoyable adaptation of Charles Dickens' tale of the wealthy miser "Scrooge". He hates Christmas with a vengeance - all that good will malarkey - humbug! Luckily for his eternal soul, his long-dead partner "Marley" mysteriously appears and forewarns him of three visits he is going to receive in the early hours…
Reviewed on December 1, 2023
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A Christmas Carol (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of A Christmas Carol (2009) includes Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright and Cary Elwes. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Christmas Carol was released on November 4, 2009 and runs for 1h 36m.
A Christmas Carol (2009) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 4,982 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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