A Christmas Carol (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1984, A Christmas Carol is a fantasy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Clive Donner, running about 101 minutes. “A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bitter old miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Carol stars George C. Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge, Roger Rees as Fred Holywell / Narrator, David Warner as Bob Cratchit and Susannah York as Mrs. Cratchit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Christmas Carol has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 A Christmas Carol page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Christmas Carol 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 A Christmas Carol (1984)?
- In US, A Christmas Carol is available to 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 A Christmas Carol worth watching?
- A Christmas Carol holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol stars George C. Scott, Roger Rees, David Warner, Susannah York and Edward Woodward.
- When was A Christmas Carol released?
- A Christmas Carol was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.