Carol for Another Christmas (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1964, Carol for Another Christmas is a fantasy, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 84 minutes. “Where the future meets the past... and our world collides.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daniel Grudge, a wealthy industrialist and fierce isolationist long embittered by the loss of his son in World War II, is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who lead him to reconsider his attitude toward his fellow man.
Who’s in it. Carol for Another Christmas stars Sterling Hayden as Daniel Grudge, Ben Gazzara as Fred, Barbara Ann Teer as Ruby and Steve Lawrence as Ghost of Christmas Past, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Carol for Another Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carol for Another Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carol for Another Christmas 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 Carol for Another Christmas (1964)?
- In US, Carol for Another Christmas is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carol for Another Christmas worth watching?
- Carol for Another Christmas holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carol for Another Christmas?
- Carol for Another Christmas stars Sterling Hayden, Ben Gazzara, Barbara Ann Teer, Steve Lawrence and Percy Rodriguez.
- When was Carol for Another Christmas released?
- Carol for Another Christmas was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.