A Christmas Carol (1938)
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.
Where to watch A Christmas Carol
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| Germany | HBO Max | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists A Christmas Carol in 33 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. A Christmas Carol is a Drama, Fantasy, Family movie, released on 1938-12-16, runtime 69 minutes.
Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Christmas Carol 7.0 out of 10 from 157 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Christmas Carol?
In the United States, A Christmas Carol streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Edwin L. Marin
Cast
- Reginald Owen as Ebenezer Scrooge
- Gene Lockhart as Bob Cratchit
- Terry Kilburn as 'Tiny Tim' Cratchit
- Barry MacKay as Scrooge's Nephew Fred
- Lynne Carver as Fred's Fiancee Bess
- Leo G. Carroll as Marley's Ghost
- Ann Rutherford as Spirit of Christmas Past
- Lionel Braham as Spirit of Christmas Present
- Ronald Sinclair as Young Ebenezer
- Kathleen Lockhart as Mrs. Cratchit
- Bunny Beatty as Martha Cratchit
- Charles Peck as Peter Cratchit
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Sources
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