A Christmas Carol (1999)
Kernel Score: 76% · 221 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1999-12-05
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch A Christmas Carol
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
A Christmas Carol parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that A Christmas Carol is the classic tale of Scrooge's redemption through ghostly visitations.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Some mildly frightening ghost imagery typical of the PG-rated classic, without real violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
David Hugh Jones
Cast
- Patrick Stewart as Ebenezer Scrooge
- Richard E. Grant as Bob Cratchit
- Joel Grey as Ghost of Christmas Past
- Ian McNeice as Albert Fezziwig
- Saskia Reeves as Mrs. Cratchit
- Desmond Barrit as Ghost of Christmas Present
- Bernard Lloyd as Marley's Ghost
- Dominic West as Fred
- Trevor Peacock as Old Joe
- Liz Smith as Mrs. Dilber
A Christmas Carol FAQ
Is A Christmas Carol good?
A Christmas Carol has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 221 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Christmas Carol?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Christmas Carol OK for kids?
A Christmas Carol is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that A Christmas Carol is the classic tale of Scrooge's redemption through ghostly visitations.
What movies are like A Christmas Carol?
If you liked A Christmas Carol, try FX's A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Carol, Scrooge and Oliver!.