The Christmas Carol (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1949, The Christmas Carol is a fantasy and drama film directed by Arthur Pierson, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. A Christmas Carol was a 1949 syndicated, black and white television special narrated by Vincent Price.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Carol stars Vincent Price as Narrator, Taylor Holmes as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Patrick Whyte as Bob Cratchit and Nelson Leigh as Ghost of Christmas Past, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Christmas Carol has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, Dove Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Carol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Christmas Carol (1949)?
- In US, The Christmas Carol is available to stream on FlixFling, Dove Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Christmas Carol worth watching?
- The Christmas Carol holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Carol?
- The Christmas Carol stars Vincent Price, Taylor Holmes, Patrick Whyte, Nelson Leigh and Robert Hyatt.
- When was The Christmas Carol released?
- The Christmas Carol was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.