A Christmas Carol (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1982, A Christmas Carol is an animation and family film directed by Jean Tych, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Carol stars Ron Haddrick as Scrooge (voice), Robin Stewart as (voice), Barbara Frawley as (voice) and Sean Hinton as (voice), 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. Streaming options change often. 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 Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Christmas Carol (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Christmas Carol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- 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 animation and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol stars Ron Haddrick, Robin Stewart, Barbara Frawley, Sean Hinton and Phillip Hinton.
- When was A Christmas Carol released?
- A Christmas Carol was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.