A Christmas Carol (1938): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
A Christmas Carol is a 1938 fantasy drama directed by Edwin L. Marin, starring Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart and Leo G. Carroll. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Christmas Carol About?
The premise of A Christmas Carol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a bitter Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by three ghosts who offer him a chance at redemption. Through chilling visions of his past, present, and potential future, Scrooge is forced to confront the impact of his greed and miserly ways on himself and those around him. Ultimately, he must decide whether to embrace the spirit of Christmas and change his path.
A Christmas Carol Themes & Keywords
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- ghost
- christmas eve
- redemption
- miser
- 1830s
- loss of son
- uncle
- office clerk
- based on the works of charles dickens
- financier
- regret
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- father son relationship
- wraith
- sick child
- one day timespan
- mansion
- apparition
- charity
- sliding on ice
- snowball
- coal
- cemetery
- compassion
- london england
- based on novel
- money lender
- banker
- coffin
- adaptation of a christmas carol
- christmas in title
- holiday in title
- ebenezer scrooge character
- three word title
- christmas movie
- holiday family
- holiday season
- christmas film
- handicapped
- shopping
- father daughter relationship
- top hat
- loss of brother
- family dinner
- brother sister relationship
- brother brother relationship
- eavesdropping
- 1790s
- engaged couple
- marriage
Where to Watch A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol Cast
Reginald Owen leads the cast, with Gene Lockhart and Leo G. Carroll. Directed by Edwin L. Marin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edwin L. Marin
Also Starring in A Christmas Carol
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Critics gave A Christmas Carol 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 70% User score
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A Christmas Carol Plot Summary
What happens in A Christmas Carol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Christmas Eve in the mid-nineteenth century London, the miserable and cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unexpected visit from his warm-hearted nephew, Fred, who extends an invitation to join him and his fiancée, Bess, for dinner. Scrooge, however, gruffly dismisses the invitation, resolutely believing that Christmas is a frivolous occasion. Though he reluctantly permits his overworked clerk, Bob Cratchit, to take the day off, Scrooge’s ire flares when Bob unintentionally strikes him with a snowball, leading to his immediate dismissal.
Full summary
The whole story of A Christmas Carol, scene by scene
A Christmas Carol Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Jacob Marley Visits Scrooge
How Well Do You Know A Christmas Carol?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1938 adaptation?
A Christmas Carol Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol” and “Noite de Natal”.
- Also known as
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- Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
- Noite de Natal
- Рождественский гимн
- Decydująca noc
- O colindă de Crăciun
- Різдвяна пісня
- 圣诞颂歌
- Cuento de Navidad
- クリスマス・キャロル
- Božićna priča
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A Christmas Carol FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Christmas Carol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was A Christmas Carol released?
A Christmas Carol was released on December 16, 1938.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
More films by Edwin L. Marin Who is in the cast of A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol stars Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart and Leo G. Carroll, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch A Christmas Carol?
In the US, A Christmas Carol is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is A Christmas Carol rated?
A Christmas Carol has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does A Christmas Carol have a post-credit scene?
No. A Christmas Carol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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