A Christmas Carol
“It only takes one night to change your life.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Disney's A Christmas Carol (2009) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-01
Top Cast
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Jim Carrey
Scrooge / Ghosts of Christmas (voice)
Gary Oldman
Bob Cratchit / Marley / Tiny Tim (voice)
Colin Firth
Fred (voice)
Robin Wright
Fan / Belle (voice)
Cary Elwes
Portly Gentleman / Dick Wilkins / Fiddler / Business Man (voice)
Bob Hoskins
Fezziwig / Old Joe (voice)
Daryl Sabara
Apprentice / Caroler / Beggar / Peter Cratchit (voice)
Steve Valentine
Funerary Undertaker / Topper (voice)
Sage Ryan
Tattered Caroler (voice)
Amber Gainey Meade
Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
Ryan Ochoa
Caroler / Beggar / Cratchit Boy / Ignorance / Boy (voice)
Bobbi Page
Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
Ron Bottitta
Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)
Fionnula Flanagan
Mrs. Dilber (voice)
Sammi Hanratty
Beggar Boy / Young Cratchit Girl / Want Girl (voice)
Julian Holloway
Fat Cook / Portly Gentleman #2 / Business Man #3 (voice)
Jacquie Barnbrook
Mrs. Fezziwig / Fred's Sister-In-Law / Caroler (voice)
Lesley Manville
Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$325.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.63x
+$125.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Zemeckis
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $325.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, ImageMovers Digital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis, Charles Dickens, Diego Garzon
Alan Silvestri
Robert Presley
Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Zemeckis
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay
Jack Rapke
Producer
Steve Starkey
Producer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Robert Presley
Director of Photography
Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Editor
Doug Chiang
Production Design
Dermot Power
Costume Design
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
Huseyin Caner
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Murphy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Zemeckis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Christmas Carol 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 directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright, Cary Elwes.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $325.3M at the worldwide box office (1.63 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Alan Silvestri.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).