A Christmas Carol (1938): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: A Christmas Carol
Director: Edwin L. Marin
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Family
Released: 1938
Duration: 69 min
Cast: Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry MacKay, Lynne Carver

What A Christmas Carol Is 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.

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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.

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 69 minutes (1h 9m).

When did A Christmas Carol come out?

A Christmas Carol was released in 1938.

Who directed A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol was directed by Edwin L. Marin.

Who stars in A Christmas Carol?

A Christmas Carol stars Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry MacKay.

What is A Christmas Carol's rating?

A Christmas Carol holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.