A Christmas Carol_
"Being a Ghost Story of Christmas"
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.
Starring
Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
A Christmas Carol was released 49 years ago in 1977.
Overview
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 ...
A Christmas Carol is a Family, Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 0h 58m.
CAST (20)
Michael Hordern
Ebenezer Scrooge
John Le Mesurier
Marley's Ghost
Bernard Lee
Ghost of Christmas Present
Patricia Quinn
Ghost of Christmas Past
Carol MacReady
Mrs. Cratchit
Zoë Wanamaker
Belle
Paul Copley
Fred (Scrooge's Nephew)
Christopher Biggins
Topper
John Salthouse
Young Scrooge
VD
Veronica Doran
Caroline
Clive Merrison
Bob Cratchit
Stephen Churchett
John
Tricia George
Little Blonde
June Brown
Mrs. Dilber
Zelah Clarke
Martha Cratchit
John Grillo
Caroline's Husband
David Hatton
Undertaker's Man
JR
John Ringham
Charity Gentleman
Michael Mulcaster
Ghost of Christmas Future
Dorian Healy
Scrooge as Schoolboy
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
58 min (0h 58m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (21 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 58 minutes (0h 58m).
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The cast of A Christmas Carol includes Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee, Patricia Quinn, Carol MacReady.
What is the rating of A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Family
Drama
TV Movie
