FX's A Christmas Carol
“A Holiday classic reimagined.”
Synopsis
London, 1843. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man, despises the Christmas holiday. Over the course of Christmas Eve night he is visited by three ghosts to show him his past, present and future.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BBC Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-10
Top Cast
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Guy Pearce
Ebenezer Scrooge
Andy Serkis
Ghost of Christmas Past
Stephen Graham
Jacob Marley
Joe Alwyn
Bob Cratchit
Vinette Robinson
Mary Cratchit
Jason Flemyng
Ghost of Christmas Future
Charlotte Riley
Lottie / Ghost of Christmas Present
Johnny Harris
Franklin Scrooge
Kayvan Novak
Ali Baba
Callum Evans
Miner's Son
Tiarna Williams
Belinda Cratchit
Lenny Rush
Tim Cratchit
Earl Carpenter
Congregation Member
Dan Fredenburgh
Mr Hooper
Elliot Warren
Rag & Bone Man
Niamh Lynch
Chestnut Seller
Abraham Popoola
Blacksmith
Adam Nagaitis
Fred
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Knight, Charles Dickens, Emily Iredale
- Original Score
- Dustin O'Halloran, Volker Bertelmann
- Original Title
- FX's A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- Hardy Son & Baker, FX Productions, Scott Free Productions, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Murphy
Steven Knight, Charles Dickens, Emily Iredale
Dustin O'Halloran, Volker Bertelmann
Si Bell
Beverley Mills
Ridley Scott, Tom Hardy, Kate Crowe, Steven Knight, Dean Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Murphy
Director
Steven Knight
Writer
Julian Stevens
Producer
Si Bell
Director of Photography
Sonja Klaus
Production Design
Beverley Mills
Editor
Dustin O'Halloran
Original Music Composer
Volker Bertelmann
Original Music Composer
Steve Dent
Stunt Coordinator
Martin R. Davison
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FX's A Christmas Carol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is FX's A Christmas Carol about?
London, 1843. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man, despises the Christmas holiday. Over the course of Christmas Eve night he is visited by three ghosts to show him his past, present and future.
Who directed FX's A Christmas Carol?
FX's A Christmas Carol was directed by Nick Murphy.
Who stars in FX's A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of FX's A Christmas Carol includes Guy Pearce, Andy Serkis, Stephen Graham, Joe Alwyn, Vinette Robinson.
When was FX's A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
FX's A Christmas Carol was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for FX's A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for FX's A Christmas Carol was composed by Dustin O'Halloran, Volker Bertelmann.
Is FX's A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
FX's A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for FX's A Christmas Carol?
FX's A Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).