Christmas Carol: The Movie
Synopsis
Animated version of the classic Charles Dickens story. Warned by the ghost of his old business partner Marley that his sins would lead to punishment in the afterlife, the cruel and greedy Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to show him how the course of his life led him to where he is - and where it will lead if he doesn't change his ways.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Christmas Carol The Movie Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-06
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Simon Callow
Charles Dickens / Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)
Kate Winslet
Belle (voice)
Nicolas Cage
Jacob Marley (voice)
Jane Horrocks
Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Michael Gambon
Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
Rhys Ifans
Bob Cratchit (voice)
Juliet Stevenson
Mrs. Cratchit / Mother Gimlet (voice)
Robert Llewellyn
Old Joe (voice)
Iain Jones
Fred (voice)
Colin McFarlane
Fezziwig (voice)
Beth Winslet
Fan (voice)
Arthur Cox
Dr. Lambert (voice)
Keith Wickham
Mr. Leach/Undertaker (voice)
Joss Sanglier
Choir Master (voice)
Sarah Kayte Foster
Mouse (voice)
Rosalie MacCraig
Mouse (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy T. Murakami
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Llewellyn, Piet Kroon
- Original Score
- Julian Nott
- Original Title
- Christmas Carol: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Winchester Films, The Illuminated Film Company, UK Film Council, Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy T. Murakami
Robert Llewellyn, Piet Kroon, Charles Dickens
Julian Nott
Taylor Grant
Nik Powell, Iain Harvey, Rainer Mockert
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy T. Murakami
Director
Taylor Grant
Editor
Iain Harvey
Producer
Robert Llewellyn
Screenplay
Piet Kroon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Carol: The Movie
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What is Christmas Carol: The Movie about?
Animated version of the classic Charles Dickens story. Warned by the ghost of his old business partner Marley that his sins would lead to punishment in the afterlife, the cruel and greedy Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to show him how the course of his life led him to where he is - and where it will lead if he doesn't change his ways.
Who directed Christmas Carol: The Movie?
Christmas Carol: The Movie was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami.
Who stars in Christmas Carol: The Movie?
The principal cast of Christmas Carol: The Movie includes Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, Nicolas Cage, Jane Horrocks, Michael Gambon.
When was Christmas Carol: The Movie released and how long is it?
Christmas Carol: The Movie was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas Carol: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas Carol: The Movie was composed by Julian Nott.
Is Christmas Carol: The Movie based on a book or true story?
Christmas Carol: The Movie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christmas Carol: The Movie?
Christmas Carol: The Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).