A Christmas Carol(2009)
“It only takes one night to change your life.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$200M
Revenue
$325M
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)
Ryan Ochoa
as Caroler / Beggar / Cratchit Boy / Ignorance / Boy (voice)
Bobbi Page
as Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$200M
Box Office
$325M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • ImageMovers Digital
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Christmas Carol?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Christmas Carol (2009).
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 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.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?▼
A Christmas Carol was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 2009. It is a animation, drama, family, fantasy film.
How long is A Christmas Carol?▼
A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?▼
The cast of A Christmas Carol includes 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) and more.
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