A Christmas Carol
Synopsis
The radical new take on Dickens’ classic seeks both to exhume the original story’s gritty commentary on social inequality and the corrupting influence of greed, and to breathe new life into the lyricism of the original text by setting its scenes to extraordinary tableaux of modern dance.
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Simon Russell Beale
Scrooge's voice (voice)
Carey Mulligan
Belle (voice)
Andy Serkis
Marley's Ghost (voice) / Old Joe (voice)
Leslie Caron
The Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Daniel Kaluuya
The Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
Martin Freeman
Bob Cratchit (voice)
Siân Phillips
Grandmother / narrator (voice)
Lorraine Ashbourne
Mrs Cratchit (voice)
Richard Cotton
Father / Merchant (voice)
Tom Stourton
Fred / Charity Worker (voice)
Jake Lennon
Joshua (voice)
Amerjit Deu
Charity Worker (voice)
Holli Dempsey
Fan (voice)
Colin Mace
Fezziwig / Merchant (voice)
Archie Durrant
Peter Cratchit / Tiny Tim (voice)
Sydney Craven
Martha (voice)
Sarah Schoenbeck
Sarah (voice)
Michelle McMahon
Caroline (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacqui Morris, David Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- David Morris
- Original Score
- Alex Baranowski
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Frith Street Films, Unannounced Film Company Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacqui Morris, David Morris
David Morris, Charles Dickens
Alex Baranowski
Michael Wood
Yevheniia Yatsuta, Jacqui Morris, Laurence Gornall
Department Leadership Roster
Jacqui Morris
Director
David Morris
Director
Jacqui Morris
Producer
David Morris
Screenplay
Michael Wood
Director of Photography
Darko Petrovic
Production Design
Alex Baranowski
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
The radical new take on Dickens’ classic seeks both to exhume the original story’s gritty commentary on social inequality and the corrupting influence of greed, and to breathe new life into the lyricism of the original text by setting its scenes to extraordinary tableaux of modern dance.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Jacqui Morris, David Morris.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Simon Russell Beale, Carey Mulligan, Andy Serkis, Leslie Caron, Daniel Kaluuya.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Alex Baranowski.
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: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).