George C. Scott, Nigel Davenport, Edward Woodward

An old miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when 3 ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.

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67,108 ratings

PG, 100 min.

Directed by: Clive Donner

Release Date: December 17, 1984

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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001

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  • August 20, 2007
    A few flaws but otherwise enjoyable movie, may be boring moments but only fleeting ones.
  • May 9, 2007
    George C. Scott plays a wonderfully gruff Scrooge in this Christmas classic.
  • April 7, 2007
    My favorite version of the Dickens classic... George C. Scott makes you believe that Scrooge is a "new man" on Christmas morning. Outstanding!!!
  • November 23, 2009
    One of my fav Christmas movies that I watch anytime of the year.







    George C. Scott is the best Scrooge ever with Albert Finney a close second.
    One of my fav Christmas movies that I watch anytime of the year.
  • November 10, 2009
    Good classic film version of the book by Charles Dickens.
  • November 5, 2009
    lame compared to many others...
  • October 26, 2009
    Not really my favorite version.
  • September 1, 2009
    This was a updated version of a classic Christmas story. Made in the early 80's and stars George C. Scott as Scrooge. He does a decent job as the old miser. With a solid supporting cast and story makes for a decent watch during the Christmas holidays.
  • June 15, 2009
    Another one that you just have to watch no matter what version every year around the holidays.
  • June 2, 2009
    excellent movie and story

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