A Christmas Carol (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, A Christmas Carol is a fantasy and drama film directed by David Izatt, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Ebeneezer Scrooge, the miserly owner of an old counting house, is visited by the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, on Christmas Eve. Marley warns Scrooge he is doomed in the afterlife unless he pays heed and learns from three ghosts who will visit him during the night. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge how his mean, uncaring behavior has oppressed those around him as they visit episodes from his past, his present and his future life. By the end Scrooge is humbled and redeemed and transforms into a generous, kind-hearted man.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Carol stars Bonnie Wright as Nell, Sarina Taylor as Bob Cratchett, Rebecca Hanssen as The Ghost of Christmas Past and Stuart Brennan as Scrooge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Christmas Carol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo 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 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 (2018)?
- In US, A Christmas Carol is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, 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 A Christmas Carol worth watching?
- A Christmas Carol holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol stars Bonnie Wright, Sarina Taylor, Rebecca Hanssen, Stuart Brennan and Seoras Wallace.
- When was A Christmas Carol released?
- A Christmas Carol was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.