The Man Who Invented Christmas(2017)
“How Charles Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” and created a tradition.”
Overview
In 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career at a crossroads, until the moment when, struggling with inspiration and confronting reality with his childhood memories, a new character is born in the depths of his troubled mind; an old, lonely, embittered man, so vivid, so human, that a whole world grows around him, a story so inspiring that changed the meaning of Christmas forever.
Director
Bharat Nalluri
Studio
Rhombus Media
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Dan Stevens
as Charles Dickens
Christopher Plummer
as Scrooge
Jonathan Pryce
as Mr. John Dickens
Justin Edwards
as John Forster / Ghost of Christmas Present
Morfydd Clark
as Kate Dickens
Donald Sumpter
as Haddock / Ghost of Marley
Miles Jupp
as Thackeray
Simon Callow
as Leech
Miriam Margolyes
as Mrs. Fisk
Ian McNeice
as Chapman
Bill Paterson
as Mr. Grimsby
John Henshaw
as Butcher / Mr. Fezziwig
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Rhombus Media • The Mazur Kaplan Company • The Mob Film Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Invented Christmas?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017).
What is The Man Who Invented Christmas about?▼
In 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career at a crossroads, until the moment when, struggling with inspiration and confronting reality with his childhood memories, a new character is born in the depths of his troubled mind; an old, lonely, embittered man, so vivid, so human, that a whole world grows around him, a story so inspiring that changed the meaning of Christmas forever.
Who directed The Man Who Invented Christmas?▼
The Man Who Invented Christmas was directed by Bharat Nalluri and released in 2017. It is a drama, history, comedy, family film.
How long is The Man Who Invented Christmas?▼
The Man Who Invented Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Man Who Invented Christmas?▼
The cast of The Man Who Invented Christmas includes Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens, Christopher Plummer as Scrooge, Jonathan Pryce as Mr. John Dickens, Justin Edwards as John Forster / Ghost of Christmas Present, Morfydd Clark as Kate Dickens and more.
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