Scrooge (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1951, Scrooge is a fantasy and drama film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, running about 86 minutes. “Charles Dickens' Joyous Holliday Classic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman; until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavior has left him a selfish, lonely old man.
Who’s in it. Scrooge stars Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge, Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Dilber, Mervyn Johns as Bob Cratchit and Hermione Baddeley as Mrs. Cratchit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Scrooge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scrooge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scrooge 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 Scrooge (1951)?
- In US, Scrooge is available to stream on Dove Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scrooge worth watching?
- Scrooge holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Scrooge?
- Scrooge stars Alastair Sim, Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Johns, Hermione Baddeley and Michael Hordern.
- When was Scrooge released?
- Scrooge was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.