An American Carol (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2008, An American Carol is a comedy and fantasy film directed by David Zucker, running about 83 minutes. “Laugh like your country depends on it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.
Who’s in it. An American Carol stars Kevin Farley as Michael Malone, Kelsey Grammer as General George S. Patton, Leslie Nielsen as Osama Bin Nielsen / Grandpa and Trace Adkins as Angel of Death, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, An American Carol has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An American Carol page.
If you liked it. Fans of An American Carol tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American Carol (2008)?
- In US, An American Carol is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An American Carol worth watching?
- An American Carol holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An American Carol?
- An American Carol stars Kevin Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Leslie Nielsen, Trace Adkins and Robert Davi.
- When was An American Carol released?
- An American Carol was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.