A Christmas Carol

1910Movie11 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Written by
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Facts

December 23, 1910 · 11 min · Fantasy, Drama

Released
December 23, 1910
Runtime
11 min
Genres
Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Name Change, You Mean "Xmas", An American Christmas Carol +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Christmas Carol?"

Questions about A Christmas Carol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Christmas Carol?

In the United States, A Christmas Carol is free with ads on Public Domain Movies and Tubi TV. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6).

Is A Christmas Carol okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching A Christmas Carol?

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

Is A Christmas Carol plot-driven or character-driven?

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

What tropes does A Christmas Carol use?

Adaptation Name ChangeYou Mean "Xmas"An American Christmas CarolEvil MentorEbbieEbenezerEbenezerBah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes ChristmasA Clown Carol The Marley Murder MysteryGhosts of Girlfriends PastJacob Marley's Christmas CarolDeadpan Snarkerand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 tropes for it, including Adaptation Name Change, You Mean "Xmas", and An American Christmas Carol.