The Forgotten Carols (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2020, The Forgotten Carols is a family film directed by Christy Summerhays, running about 126 minutes. “Find Your Way Back Home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Miracles really do happen at Christmas" says Uncle John to his nurse, Connie Lou. A statement that fills her soul with the hope of Christmas as she hears the "forgotten" carols from this strange, wonderful man. Michael McLean's beloved international stage phenomenon, The Forgotten Carols, leaps from the stage to the silver screen this Holiday season. Long time fans and first-time audiences alike will laugh, cry and find the true meaning and spirit of Christmas as they experience this never-before-seen edition of McLean's holiday classic. Audiences will be spellbound as Uncle John recounts the story of Christ's birth as told by lesser-known characters from the Nativity through story and song. The Innkeeper, the Shepherd and others help Connie Lou discover what the world has forgotten about Christmas, ultimately opening her heart to the Joy of this special season.
Who’s in it. The Forgotten Carols stars Michael McLean as Uncle John, Adrien Swenson as Constance Louise Chamberlain, Gili Getz as Dr. Halifax and Christy Summerhays as Lillian Chamberlain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Forgotten Carols sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forgotten Carols page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forgotten Carols tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forgotten Carols (2020)?
- In US, The Forgotten Carols is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forgotten Carols worth watching?
- The Forgotten Carols holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Forgotten Carols?
- The Forgotten Carols stars Michael McLean, Adrien Swenson, Gili Getz, Christy Summerhays and Roger Dunbar.
- When was The Forgotten Carols released?
- The Forgotten Carols was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.