Scrooge (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, Scrooge is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 113 minutes. “What the Dickens have they done to Scrooge?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Who’s in it. Scrooge stars Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge, Edith Evans as Ghost of Christmas Past, Kenneth More as Ghost of Christmas Present and Laurence Naismith as Mr. Fezziwig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Scrooge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scrooge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scrooge tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scrooge (1970)?
- In US, Scrooge is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scrooge worth watching?
- Scrooge holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scrooge?
- Scrooge stars Albert Finney, Edith Evans, Kenneth More, Laurence Naismith and Alec Guinness.
- When was Scrooge released?
- Scrooge was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.