A Christmas Carol (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1938, A Christmas Carol is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 69 minutes. “Greater than "David Copperfield"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Classic Charles Dickens holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser's miser who has a huge change of heart after spirits whisk him into the past, present, and future.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Carol stars Reginald Owen as Ebenezer Scrooge, Gene Lockhart as Bob Cratchit, Terry Kilburn as 'Tiny Tim' Cratchit and Barry MacKay as Scrooge's Nephew Fred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, 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 (1938)?
- 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol stars Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry MacKay and Lynne Carver.
- When was A Christmas Carol released?
- A Christmas Carol was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.