A Christmas Carol (1999): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: A Christmas Carol
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1999
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey, Ian McNeice, Saskia Reeves

What A Christmas Carol Is About

On Christmas Eve the miser Ebenezer Scrooge is walked back through his own life by three spirits: what he let slip in his youth, how cruel he has become, and what waits for him if nothing changes. In this version of the Dickens story Scrooge is played by Patrick Stewart, an actor who had performed the same text for years as a one man stage show, and that familiarity gives the part genuine weight. Richard E. Grant plays Bob Cratchit. It trusts the text over the decoration and never sands down the darker half.

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What is A Christmas Carol about?

On Christmas Eve the miser Ebenezer Scrooge is walked back through his own life by three spirits: what he let slip in his youth, how cruel he has become, and what waits for him if nothing changes. In this version of the Dickens story Scrooge is played by Patrick Stewart, an actor who had performed the same text for years as a one man stage show, and that familiarity gives the part genuine weight.

Where can I watch A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did A Christmas Carol come out?

A Christmas Carol was released in 1999.

Who directed A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol was directed by David Hugh Jones.

Who stars in A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol stars Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey, Ian McNeice.

What is A Christmas Carol's rating?

A Christmas Carol holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.