Scrooged (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Scrooged is a 1988 fantasy drama directed by Richard Donner, starring Bill Murray and Karen Allen. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $60.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scrooged About?
The premise of Scrooged without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During Christmas Eve, television executive Frank Cross, known for his cynical and ruthless approach, experiences a startling encounter that forces him to re-evaluate his life. He’s unexpectedly transported through time and confronted by a spirited fairy, a nostalgic cab driver, and a grim figure representing what's to come. This comedic and modern adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" explores themes of redemption and the importance of human connection.
Scrooged Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ghost
- christmas
- compassion
- greed
- redemption
- tv show
- unemployment
- christmas show
- hallucination
- based on novel
- ebenezer scrooge character
- humanitarianism
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- lifting someone into the air
- cartoon on tv
- studio logo segues into film
- nipple slip
- dog
- mouse
- mushroom cloud
- homeless shelter
- insanity
- selfishness
- loneliness
- satire
- year 1955
- year 1988
- year 1971
- year 1968
- year 1969
- television
- rating
- workaholic
- egotism
- executive
- gatling gun
- toaster
- real tv show shown in fictional situation
- physical abuse
- santa claus
- cremation
- widow
- holiday
- slapped in the face
- bathtub
- shotgun
- bayou
- skinflint
- death
- talking to ghost
- kicked in the groin
Scrooged Cast
Bill Murray leads the cast, with Karen Allen. Directed by Richard Donner.
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Director Richard Donner
More from Richard Donner
More films directed by Richard Donner, best-rated first: Superman II, Superman, Lethal Weapon 2 and Lethal Weapon.
Scrooged Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scrooged 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 68% User score
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Scrooged Plot Summary
What happens in Scrooged from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Francis “Frank” Xavier Cross is a self-absorbed and cynical television programming executive, currently serving as the president of the IBC television network. Although Frank boasts immense success and wealth, he has become a cold-hearted and arrogant figure. In the film’s opening scenes, viewers witness him working out in a room adorned with a motto reading “Cross: (n) A thing they nail people to.”
Full summary
The whole story of Scrooged, scene by scene
Scrooged Box Office
Scrooged grossed $60.3 million worldwide. $60.3 million came from the US and Canada and $443 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60.3M
- US & Canada
- $60.3M
- International
- $443
Scrooged Awards & Nominations
Scrooged was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1989 1 nomination- Nominated Makeup
Scrooged Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 2 trailers and 6 clips.
- Trailer Paramount Movies Trailer
- Clip Chinese Food
- Clip Lumpy Finds His Way
- Clip The Truth is Painful
How Well Do You Know Scrooged?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Frank Cross's position at IBC television network?
Cars in Scrooged
16 cars on screen, including the 1978 Checker Taxicab and the 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1978 Checker Taxicab Important role -
1961 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
Divco Model U Minor role -
1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Scrooged Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Нова різдвяна казка” and “回到过去”.
- Also known as
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- Нова різдвяна казка
- 回到过去
- Die Geister, die ich rief...
- Los fantasmas atacan al jefe
- S.O.S. Fantasmi
- Fantômes en fête
- Новая рождественская сказка
- Szellemes karácsony
- SOS Fantasmas
- Πάρτι Φαντασμάτων
- Scrooged - spökenas hämnd
- מארח השדים
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- Скнара
- Wigilijny show
- Benim Gecem
- 孤寒财主
- 스크루지
- Os Fantasmas Contra-Atacam
- Poveste trăsnită de Crăciun
- Los fantasmas contraatacan
- Скъперникът
- Strašidelné Vánoce
- Božična zgodba
- 3人のゴースト
- Božićni duhovi
- Haamujen kosto
- Nauja kalėdinė pasaka, ახალი საშობაო ზღაპარი
- Skrudd
- Strašidelné Vianoce
- 孤寒財主
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Movies Like Scrooged
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Scrooge, Scrooge and Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.
Scrooged FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Scrooged, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scrooged?
Scrooged runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Scrooged released?
Scrooged was released on November 23, 1988.
Who directed Scrooged?
Scrooged was directed by Richard Donner.
More films by Richard Donner Who is in the cast of Scrooged?
Scrooged stars Bill Murray and Karen Allen.
How much did Scrooged make at the box office?
Scrooged grossed $60.3 million worldwide ($60.3 million domestic, $443 international).
How is Scrooged rated?
Scrooged has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Scrooged nominated for any awards?
Scrooged received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Scrooged have a post-credit scene?
No. Scrooged has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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