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Where to Watch A Christmas Carol(1984)
“A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!”
Looking for where to watch A Christmas Carol? You can currently find A Christmas Carol online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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A Christmas Carol (1984), directed by Clive Donner, is a drama film and is available to stream on 12 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.8/10 from 424 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1984, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars George C. Scott, Roger Rees, and David Warner. At 101 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
You can watch A Christmas Carol for free (with ads) on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play, Mometu, and Tubi — no subscription required, so it's the easiest option if you don't already pay for a streaming service. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Name of the Rose and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — A Christmas Carol isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- A Christmas Carol is available to stream for free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi in the US.
- No — A Christmas Carol isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — A Christmas Carol is available to stream for free (with ads) on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi in the US.
- A Christmas Carol runs 1h 41m (101 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.8/10.
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