A Christmas Carol
- Animation
- Family
- Fantasy
- Drama
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 is a 1997 animated adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, bringing the story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to life through family-friendly animation. Released on December 20, 1997, this fantasy-drama follows Scrooge's transformative Christmas Eve encounter with three spirits who challenge him to change his ways before it's too late.
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Tim CurryEbenezer Scrooge (voice)
Whoopi GoldbergSpirit of Christmas Present (voice)
Michael YorkBob Cratchit (voice)
Ed AsnerMarley (voice)
Frank WelkerDebit (voice)
Kath SoucieGhost of Christmas Past / Mrs. Cratchit / Fan (voice)
Jodi BensonBelle (voice)- John Garry(voice)
- Amick Byram(voice)
Ian Whitcomb(voice)
Joe Lala(voice)- David Wagner(voice)
Jerry Houser(voice)
Sam SalettaBoy Scrooge / Young Boy Who Buys Turkey (voice)
Alan ShearmanAdditional Characters (voice)
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A Christmas Carol (1997) Trailer (VHS Capture)
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A Christmas Carol — frequently asked
When was A Christmas Carol (1997) released?
The film was released on December 20, 1997.
What is this movie about?
The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy miser visited by spirits on Christmas Eve who show him his wasted youth, present cruelties, and a bleak future unless he changes. Scrooge must choose between continuing his bitter ways or embracing redemption.
Is A Christmas Carol (1997) appropriate for families?
Yes, this is an animated family film, though it does contain some dramatic themes about mortality and spiritual reckoning that are central to the original story.
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