Mickey's Christmas Carol
“All your Disney pals star in this retelling of a Dickens Christmas classic.”
Synopsis
Ebenezer Scrooge is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some new found friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. A retelling of the classic Dickens tale with Disney's classic characters.
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Mickey's Christmas Carol Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-09
Top Cast
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Alan Young
Scrooge McDuck - Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)
Wayne Allwine
Mickey - Bob Cratchit / Weasel Gravedigger / Begger Dog (voice)
Clarence Nash
Donald - Nephew Fred (voice)
Hal Smith
Goofy - Jacob Marley's Ghost / Collector for the Poor #1 (voice)
Will Ryan
Collector for the Poor #2 / Ghost of Christmas Present (Willie the Giant) / Ghost of Christmas Future (Pete) / Santa Claus (Big Bad Wolf) / Weasel #2 (voice)
Patricia Parris
Daisy - Belle (voice)
Dick Billingsley
Tiny Tim (voice)
Eddie Carroll
Jiminy Cricket - Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7x
+$18M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burny Mattinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Marino, Alan Young, Ed Gombert, Don Griffith, Burny Mattinson, Alan Dinehart
- Original Score
- Irwin Kostal
- Original Title
- Mickey's Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burny Mattinson
Tony Marino, Alan Young, Ed Gombert, Don Griffith, Burny Mattinson, Alan Dinehart, Charles Dickens
Irwin Kostal
James Melton, Armetta Jackson-Hamlett
Burny Mattinson
Department Leadership Roster
Burny Mattinson
Director
Burny Mattinson
Producer
James Melton
Editor
Armetta Jackson-Hamlett
Editor
Irwin Kostal
Original Music Composer
Tony Marino
Screenplay
Alan Young
Screenplay
Ed Gombert
Screenplay
Don Griffith
Screenplay
Burny Mattinson
Screenplay
Alan Dinehart
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mickey's Christmas Carol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mickey's Christmas Carol about?
Ebenezer Scrooge is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some new found friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. A retelling of the classic Dickens tale with Disney's classic characters.
Who directed Mickey's Christmas Carol?
Mickey's Christmas Carol was directed by Burny Mattinson.
Who stars in Mickey's Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of Mickey's Christmas Carol includes Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, Clarence Nash, Hal Smith, Will Ryan.
When was Mickey's Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
Mickey's Christmas Carol was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mickey's Christmas Carol?
Mickey's Christmas Carol had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $21M at the worldwide box office (7 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mickey's Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mickey's Christmas Carol was composed by Irwin Kostal.
Is Mickey's Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
Mickey's Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mickey's Christmas Carol?
Mickey's Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).