Ebbie (1995): Cast & Plot
Ebbie is a 1995 fantasy film directed by George Kaczender, starring Susan Lucci as Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge, Lorena Gale and Jennifer Clement. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- George Kaczender
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Crescent Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ebbie About?
The premise of Ebbie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this modern take on Dickens’s classic, hard‑hearted retailer Elizabeth “Ebbie” Scrooge runs a booming department store but cares little for the holidays. On Christmas Eve she is visited by the three Spirits of Christmas—Past, Present and Future—who show her the consequences of her greed, prompting a heartfelt transformation and a renewed belief in the true spirit of Christmas.
Ebbie Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- character name as title
- nickname as title
- one word title
- adaptation of a christmas carol
- christmas
- scrooge
- ghost
- death
- sister
- role reversal
- marketing
- based on novel
Ebbie Cast & Characters
Susan Lucci leads the cast as Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge, with Lorena Gale as Rita/Ghost of Christmas Present and Jennifer Clement as Ghost of Christmas Past #1. Directed by George Kaczender; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Kaczender
- Susan Lucci as Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge
- Lorena Gale as Rita/Ghost of Christmas Present
- Jennifer Clement as Ghost of Christmas Past #1
- Nicole Parker as Ghost of Christmas Past #2
Also Starring in Ebbie
· 7 more- Bill Croft Luther / Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come
- Jeffrey DeMunn Jake Marley
- Molly Parker Francine/Frannie
- Ron Lea Paul
- Wendy Crewson Roberta "Robbie" Cratchet
- Laura Harris Martha Cratchet
- Taran Noah Smith Tiny Tim
More from George Kaczender
More films directed by George Kaczender: Maternal Instincts, Vanished, Where Are My Children? and Betrayal of Trust.
Ebbie Plot Summary
What happens in Ebbie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
[Indexing the character and actor pages with the cast in mind, the following summary preserves a neutral tone while expanding on the events and emotional beats from the original.]
Elizabeth “Ebbie” Scrooge is a high-powered businesswoman who has never truly understood the spirit of Christmas. The founder and owner of Dobson’s department store, she rules her world with a sharp tongue and a cold sense of profit, showing little mercy to those around her. She is rude to customers, dismissive of gifts, and unyielding with her employees, often treating Christmas as just another day of targets and numbers. Her priorities are clear: the store, the bottom line, and the discipline she imposes on her staff. In her eyes, generosity is a weakness, and the holiday is a distraction from business.
Full summary
The whole story of Ebbie, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ebbie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the high‑powered businesswoman who runs Dobson's department store?
Cars in Ebbie
3 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and the unknown.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Ebbie Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Miracle at Christmas: Ebbie's Story” and “Miracle at Christmas - Ebbies Weihnachtsgeschichte”.
- Also known as
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- Miracle at Christmas: Ebbie's Story
- Miracle at Christmas - Ebbies Weihnachtsgeschichte
- Ebbie - Uma Lição do Outro Mundo
Seen Ebbie?
Movies Like Ebbie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ms. Scrooge, Scrooge and Scrooge.
Ebbie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ebbie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ebbie?
Ebbie runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Ebbie released?
Ebbie was released on December 4, 1995.
Who directed Ebbie?
Ebbie was directed by George Kaczender.
More films by George Kaczender Who is in the cast of Ebbie?
Ebbie stars Susan Lucci as Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge, Lorena Gale as Rita/Ghost of Christmas Present and Jennifer Clement as Ghost of Christmas Past #1, among 11 credited actors.
Does Ebbie have a post-credit scene?
No. Ebbie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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