A Christmas Carol(1997)
One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time.
A Christmas Carol 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.
A Christmas Carol (1997) is a animation, family, fantasy and drama film directed by Stan Phillips, released on November 4, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York and Ed Asner. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Stan Phillips
- Writers:
- Charles Dickens, Jymn Magon
- Producers:
- Blair Peters, Chris Bartleman, Stan Phillips
- Production:
- DiC
- Status:
- Released
A Christmas Carol (1997) Trailer
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A Christmas Carol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Curry
as Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
as Spirit of Christmas Present (voice)
Michael York
as Bob Cratchit (voice)
Ed Asner
as Marley (voice)
Frank Welker
as Debit (voice)
Kath Soucie
as Ghost of Christmas Past / Mrs. Cratchit / Fan (voice)
Jodi Benson
as Belle (voice)
- John Garry
John Garry
as (voice)
- Amick Byram
Amick Byram
as (voice)
Ian Whitcomb
as (voice)
Joe Lala
as (voice)
- David Wagner
David Wagner
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Stan Phillips, written by Charles Dickens and Jymn Magon, produced by Blair Peters, Chris Bartleman and Stan Phillips.
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A Christmas Carol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 87 ratings.
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A Christmas Carol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Christmas Carol online?
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Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
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The main cast of A Christmas Carol (1997) includes Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York, Ed Asner and Frank Welker. The film was directed by Stan Phillips. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Christmas Carol released?
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A Christmas Carol was released on November 4, 1997 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?
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A Christmas Carol (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Christmas Carol?
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