Name: Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
Genre: Animation, Family, TV Movie, Comedy
Released: 1962-12-18
Duration: 52 min
Cast: Jim Backus, Morey Amsterdam, Jack Cassidy, Royal Dano, Paul Frees

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In this animated musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge - via Mr. Magoo's starring performance in a stage production of the classic - doesn't have a ghost of a chance unless he learns the true meaning of Christmas from the three spirits who haunt him one Christmas Eve.

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Holiday Classic
Meta-Theatrical Animation
Musical Comedy
Dickensian Adaptation
Slapstick Humor
Nostalgic Warmth
Family Friendly
Jim Backus Performance
Showbiz Satire
Traditional 2D Animation

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Directed by: Abe Levitow
Written by: Charles Dickens
Produced by: Lee Orgel
Music by: Jule Styne, Walter Scharf

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December 18, 1962 · 52 min · NR

Released: December 18, 1962
Runtime: 52 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Animation, Family, TV Movie, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 3 countries

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Where can I stream Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?

In the United States, Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol streams on IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Darkroom, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol worth watching?

69

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.