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An American Carol

2008Movie1 h 22 minPG-13

Comedy
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Metacritic206.0Rotten Tomatoes13%48%

A nostalgic, fast-paced comedy movie about politics and society.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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WARNING! This Movie might be offensive to Righties, All Lefties, Retards, Terrorists, Pacifists, War-Mongers, Believers, the ACLU, Conservatives, Republicans, Democrats, People of Color, Non-Speakers, & Ivy League Profs., Native Americans should be Okay.

A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Christmas Carol Parody
  • Right-Wing Comedy
  • American Patriotism
  • Celebrity Cameos
  • Social Commentary
  • Redemption Story
  • Humorous
  • Pop Culture References

Cast

24 of 82

Crew

Directed by
David Zucker
Written by
David Zucker, Lewis Friedman, Myrna Sokoloff
Produced by
David Zucker, John Shepherd, Stephen McEveety
Music by
James L. Venable

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Facts

October 3, 2008 · 1 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
October 3, 2008
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Action Survivor, Artistic License – History, Author Avatar +9

  • Action Survivor
  • Artistic License – History
  • Author Avatar
  • Berserk Button
  • Black Comedy
  • Butt-Monkey
  • The Cameo
  • Happy Ending
  • Innocent Innuendo
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Rule of Funny

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream An American Carol?"

Questions about An American Carol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An American Carol?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

In the United States, An American Carol streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is An American Carol worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 20). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is An American Carol okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will An American Carol make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is An American Carol plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was An American Carol a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 35% of its budget.

What tropes does An American Carol use?

Action SurvivorArtistic License – HistoryAuthor AvatarBerserk ButtonBlack ComedyButt-MonkeyThe CameoHappy EndingInnocent InnuendoDecoy ProtagonistUnreliable NarratorRule of Funnyand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Action Survivor, Artistic License – History, and Author Avatar.