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An American Carol

2008·Movie
1h 22min·PG-13
32
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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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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.
Political SatireChristmas Carol ParodyRight-Wing ComedyAmerican PatriotismCelebrity CameosSocial CommentaryRedemption StoryHumorousPop Culture References

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about An American Carol

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Where can I stream An American Carol legally?

An American Carol is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An American Carol worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 20). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An American Carol rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is An American Carol?

1 h 22 min

An American Carol runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on An American Carol?

Critics17
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate An American Carol higher (49) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was An American Carol a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 35% of its budget.

What language is An American Carol in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch An American Carol?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An American Carol in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for An American Carol, including Action Survivor, Artistic License – History, Author Avatar.