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Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ (2008): Cast & Plot

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Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a 2008 family animated film directed by William Lau, starring Kelly Sheridan as Barbie (voice), Amelia Henderson and Morwenna Banks. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
William Lau
Genres
Family , Animation
Original language
English
Studio
Mattel
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ About?

The premise of Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On Christmas Eve, Kelly hesitates to attend a Christmas Eve ball, prompting Barbie to recount the tale of Eden Starling, a glamorous Victorian‑era singing diva who runs a theatre. Self‑absorbed and accompanied by her snooty cat Chuzzlewit, Eden dismisses Christmas and orders her staff to work through the holiday.

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • christmas
  • festive
  • adaptation
  • london england
  • tale
  • little sister
  • sister sister relationship
  • refusal
  • cocoa
  • cookie
  • charity
  • ball
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  • charity ball
  • hospital
  • carol
  • singer
  • singing
  • song
  • crew
  • plan
  • cancelation
  • team
  • friend
  • rehearsal
  • stage
  • opera
  • diva
  • spirit
  • visit
  • night
  • apparition
  • show
  • farewell
  • year 1843
  • hypnosis
  • hypnotist
  • magic
  • 1840s
  • 19th century
  • starling
  • holiday animation
  • barbie character
  • saying goodbye
  • stubbornness
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Cast & crew

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ Cast & Characters

Kelly Sheridan leads the cast as Barbie (voice), with Amelia Henderson as Kelly / Tammy (voice) and Morwenna Banks as Eden Starling (voice). Directed by William Lau; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’

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From the director

More from William Lau

More films directed by William Lau: My Little Pony: Bridlewoodstock, Mighty Express: Mighty Trains Race, Monster High: Great Scarrier Reef and Monster High: Boo York, Boo York.

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Plot

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ Plot Summary

What happens in Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Barbie [Kelly Sheridan] tells the story to her little sister, Kelly [Amelia Henderson], who is reluctant to go to a Christmas Eve charity ball instead of spending the holiday at home with their family.

Full summary

The whole story of Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’, scene by scene

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Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Barbie in ‘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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What is the name of the glamorous theater owner who despises Christmas?

Details

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ Also Known As

41 alternative titles, including “Barbie in 'Uma Canção De Natal'” and “Barbie et 'La Magie de Noël'”.

Also known as
  • Barbie in 'Uma Canção De Natal'
  • Barbie et 'La Magie de Noël'
  • Barbie i 'En Julsaga'
  • Barbie i 'En Julefortelling'
  • Barbie en 'Un Cuento de Navidad'
  • Barbie i 'En Julefortælling'
  • Barbie și colindele de Crăciun
  • Barbie et la Magie de Noel
  • Barbie: A Canção de Natal
  • Barbie ja joulutarina
  • Barbie u Božićnoj Priči
  • 芭比之圣诞欢歌
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  • 바비의 크리스마스 캐럴
  • Μπάρμπι: Το πνεύμα των Χριστουγέννων
  • Η Μπάρμπι και οι φίλοι της και το πνεύμα των Χριστουγέννων
  • I Barbie kai oi filoi tis kai to pnevma ton Hristougennon
  • Barbie: Το πνεύμα των Χριστουγέννων
  • Barbie - To pnevma ton Hristougennon, ბარბის საშობაო ისტორია
  • Barbie in 'Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte'
  • Barbie e il canto di Natale
  • Barbie em Cântico de Natal
  • Barbie et la magie de Noël
  • Barbie i en julsaga
  • Barbie en Un cuento de Navidad
  • Barbie i en julefortælling
  • Barbie Kerstverhaal
  • Barbie Jólasaga
  • Барби: Рождественская история
  • Barbie w Wigilijnej Opowieści
  • Barbie mesés karácsonya
  • Barbie a kouzelné Vánoce
  • Barbie i En Julefortelling
  • Barbie em a Canção de Natal
  • Barbie'nin Yeni Yıl Hikâyesi
  • Барби: Коледни песни
  • Barbie a kúzelné Vianoce
  • บาร์บี้ กับวันคริสต์มาสสุดหรรษา
  • 芭比之圣诞颂歌
  • Barbie trong Giáng Sinh Yêu Thương
  • ברבי ושיר חג המולד
  • 芭比之聖誕頌歌

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FAQ

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ released?

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ was released on November 3, 2008.

Who directed Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ was directed by William Lau.

More films by William Lau

Who is in the cast of Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ stars Kelly Sheridan as Barbie (voice), Amelia Henderson as Kelly / Tammy (voice) and Morwenna Banks as Eden Starling (voice), among 23 credited actors.

Does Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ have a post-credit scene?

No. Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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