A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickensliterary work· published 1843
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A retelling of the story about a miser whose life is changed by Christmas.
Adaptations (55)
A Christmas Carol has been adapted 55 times, across film, television film, and television series, from 1935 to 2026. The most recent is Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol (2026).
Scrooge1935 · film · 78 min · dir. Henry Edwards · IMDb ↗IMDb6.4Ebenezer Scrooge, the ultimate Victorian miser, hasn't a good word for Christmas, though his impoverished clerk Cratchit and nephew Fred are full of holiday spirit. In the night, Scrooge is visited by spirits of the past, present, and future.
A Christmas Carol1938 · film · 69 min · dir. Edwin L. Marin · IMDb ↗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.
The Christmas Carol1949 · television film · 25 min · dir. Arthur Pierson · IMDb ↗IMDb6.0A Christmas Carol was a 1949 syndicated, black and white television special narrated by Vincent Price.
Scrooge1951 · film · 86 min · dir. Brian Desmond Hurst · IMDb ↗IMDb8.186%Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman, until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavior has left him a selfish, lonely old man.
- A Christmas Carol1951 · film · 30 min · dir. Gordon Duff · IMDb ↗
A Christmas Carol1959 · film · 25 min · dir. Ross MacKenzie, Neil McGuire · IMDb ↗IMDb5.6Miser 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. Originally aired as part of Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens.
Ein Weihnachtslied in Prosa oder Eine Geistergeschichte zum Christfest1960 · television film · 110 min · dir. Franz Josef Wild · IMDb ↗IMDb7.6The old and eccentric Ebenezer Scrooge is a misanthrope and miser. His only friend was his business partner Jacob Marley, who died on Christmas Eve seven years earlier. Since then, Ebenezer has been running the business alone. Christmas is just around the corner again, an abomination for the hard-hearted misanthrope. So he not only rejects his nephew Fred, who invites him to Christmas dinner, but also everyone who asks for alms. When Mr. Scrooge comes home on Christmas Eve, he is astonished to find Jacob Marley, his deceased business partner, waiting for him. He is not the only guest; three more ghosts follow. A night that Ebenezer will never forget lies ahead of him.
A Carol for Another Christmas1964 · television film · 84 min · dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz · IMDb ↗IMDb6.6Wealthy industrialist and fierce isolationist Daniel Grudge, long embittered by the loss of his son in World War II, is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who lead him to reconsider his attitude toward his fellow man.
Scrooge1970 · film · 113 min · dir. Ronald Neame · IMDb ↗A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
A Christmas Carol1977 · television film · 58 min · dir. Moira Armstrong · IMDb ↗IMDb6.5Miser 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.
The Stingiest Man in Town1978 · television film · 49 min · dir. Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. · IMDb ↗IMDb6.4An animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass -- the duo behind some of the most enduring Christmas specials ever (including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Reinvented as a 49-minute musical, this charming cartoon stars the voice of Walter Matthau as the bedeviled Scrooge and Tom Bosley as the Jiminy Cricket-type narrator, B. Humbug, Esq. It features animation by Japanese studio Topcraft, known for their work on other Rankin/Bass films such as The Hobbit, The Flight of Dragons, and The Last Unicorn.
An American Christmas Carol1979 · television film · 98 min · dir. Eric Till · IMDb ↗IMDb6.8In Depression-era New England, a miserly businessman named Benedict Slade receives a long-overdue attitude adjustment one Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghostly figures who resemble three of the people whose possessions Slade had seized to collect on unpaid loans. Assuming the roles of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens' classic story, the three apparitions force Slade to face the consequences of his skinflint ways, and he becomes a caring, generous, amiable man.
A Christmas Carol1984 · television film · 100 min · dir. Clive Donner · IMDb ↗IMDb7.8Miser 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.
Scrooged1988 · film · 101 min · dir. Richard Donner · IMDb ↗Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life. But after firing a staff member on Christmas Eve, Frank is visited by a series of ghosts who give him a chance to re-evaluate his actions and right the wrongs of his past.
Blackadder's Christmas Carol1988 · television film · 43 min · dir. Richard Boden · IMDb ↗IMDb7.9After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.
The Muppet Christmas Carol1992 · film · 85 min · dir. Brian Henson · IMDb ↗A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Ebbie1995 · television film · 96 min · dir. George Kaczender · IMDb ↗IMDb6.6In this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits who visit her.
A Christmas Carol1997 · film · 72 min · dir. Stan Phillips · IMDb ↗IMDb6.0Miser 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.
Ebenezer1998 · television film · 89 min · dir. Ken Jubenvill · IMDb ↗IMDb5.6A Wild West retelling of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol," with Scrooge as a land baron, gunfighter, and card cheat who is visited by three spirits who attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
An All Dogs Christmas Carol1998 · film · 73 min · dir. Paul Sabella, Gary Selvaggio(co-director) · IMDb ↗IMDb4.9Charlie, Itchy and Sasha itch and scratch their way through everything and anything in an effort to save Christmas from the wicked hellhound Belladonna, who wants to use dogs from all over the world to ruin Christmas.
A Christmas Carol1999 · television film · 95 min · dir. David Hugh Jones · IMDb ↗IMDb7.4Miser 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 Diva's Christmas Carol2000 · television film · 120 min · dir. Richard Schenkman · IMDb ↗IMDb6.4In this remake of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol", a cold-hearted superstar singer gets a reality check when she meets three Christmas spirits who would change her miserly ways for the better.
A Christmas Carol2000 · television film · 75 min · dir. Catherine Morshead · IMDb ↗IMDb6.8Loan shark Eddie 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.
Christmas Carol: The Movie2001 · film · 77 min · dir. Jimmy T. Murakami · IMDb ↗IMDb5.413%Animated version of the classic Charles Dickens story. Warned by the ghost of his old business partner Marley that his sins would lead to punishment in the afterlife, the cruel and greedy Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to show him how the course of his life led him to where he is - and where it will lead if he doesn't change his ways.
A Carol Christmas2003 · television film · 92 min · dir. Matthew Irmas · IMDb ↗IMDb5.2Carol Cartman, a tempestuous talk show host, is a high-heeled, high-maintenance Scrooge. This insensitive, self-centered and stingy woman is about to experience a holiday she'll never forget.
An Easter Carol2004 · film · 49 min · dir. Tim Hodge · IMDb ↗IMDb6.8Ebenezer Nezzer is out of control! He's trying to make Easter bigger than ever by filling London with plastic eggs! But just how hard can his mechanical chickens work before they're… well, fried? In just one unforgettable day and night, Cavis and Millward (Bob and Larry) and a music box angel named Hope must convince Nezzer that Easter is about more than candy and eggs. Inspired by Dickens' Christmas classic, this very special VeggieTales film explains why millions of Christians around the world celebrate Easter past, present and future.
A Christmas Carol2004 · television film · 97 min · dir. Arthur Allan Seidelman · IMDb ↗IMDb6.2Miser 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.
Karroll's Christmas2004 · television film · 87 min · dir. Dennis Dugan · IMDb ↗IMDb6.0Allen Karroll hates Christmas ever since his ex-girlfriend humiliated him in front of thousands of people one Christmas. As a man who writes greeting cards for a living, this proves to be a hinderance. He also hates the man who lives across the street, Zeb Rosecog, who seems to take delight in tormenting him, who also happens to be the former CEO of Karroll's greeting card company. One day, Karroll is visited by the ghost Jacob Marley (related to Bob Marley), as well as the ghost of Christmas present, past and future (in that order) who all happen to have come to the wrong address, and had actually meant to visit Rosecog. During this experience, Karroll learns a lot about himself as well as Rosecog, and discovers that he and Rosecog have a lot in common, and decides to help Rosecog to see the light, and rediscover the joy of Christmas.
Springtime with Roo2004 · film · 65 min · dir. Saul Blinkoff, Elliot M. Bour · IMDb ↗IMDb6.5Spring has sprung, and baby Roo is excited to get out and explore and make new friends. But Rabbit seems preoccupied with spring cleaning, instead of embracing his usual role of playing Easter Bunny. Leave it to Roo to show Rabbit -- through love -- that it's more important who you love and not who's in charge.
Chasing Christmas2005 · television film · 81 min · dir. Ron Oliver · IMDb ↗IMDb5.2Jack Cameron is a single dad that decides not to observe Christmas because his wife left him around that time. The ghosts of Christmas past and present try and get Jack to relent, but they screw up their jobs and send themselves on a wild ride through time showing up at various times in Jack's past. As they try and rectify the timeline and get back to the real present, some things are not what they used to be.
Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas2006 · film · 46 min · dir. Charles Visser · IMDb ↗IMDb6.5In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Daffy Duck is the greedy proprietor of the Lucky Duck Mega-Mart and all he can think about is the money to be made during the holiday season.
A Christmas Carol2006 · film · 48 min · dir. Richard Machin · IMDb ↗IMDb5.6On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. Scrooge dismisses the apparition but the first of the three ghosts, the Ghost of Christmas Past, visits as promised. Scrooge sees those events in his past life, both happy and sad, that forged his character. The second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, shows him how many currently celebrate Christmas. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him how he will be remembered once he is gone. To his delight, the spirits complete their visits in one night giving him the opportunity to mend his ways.
A Dennis the Menace Christmas2007 · television film · 83 min · dir. Ron Oliver · IMDb ↗IMDb4.8A Dennis The Menace version of A Christmas Carol where Mr. Wilson plays his own version of Scrooge. While Dennis has problems of his own with the neighborhood bully, he does his best to try and give Mr. Wilson the Christmas Spirit. Dennis causes his usual damage and Mr. Wilson ends up breaking Dennis' spirit. An Angel of Christmas Past Present and Future steps in to help save Christmas for the Mitchells, the Wilsons, and everyone else.
An American Carol2008 · film · 83 min · dir. David Zucker · IMDb ↗A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past2009 · film · 100 min · dir. Mark Waters · IMDb ↗Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.
A Christmas Carol2009 · film · 96 min · dir. Robert Zemeckis · IMDb ↗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.
Christmas Cupid2010 · television film · 85 min · dir. Gil Junger · IMDb ↗IMDb5.4Sloan is beautiful, stylish, and on the fast track to success at her public relations firm. After her client Caitlin ends up in a coma and becomes her own personal ghost of Christmas past, present, and future; she finds out first hand that her unethical ways needs to change and reuniting with a past jilted lover may be the answer.
It's Christmas, Carol!2012 · television film · 87 min · dir. Michael M. Scott · IMDb ↗IMDb5.8The story of driven, heartless, publishing executive, Carol Huffman, who on Christmas Eve is visited by the ghost of her former boss, Eve. Eve tells Carol that she has lost sight of the things that are truly important in life and that she is there to show her the error of her ways. Eve explains that normally there would be three ghosts for the job but due to budget cutbacks, she is in charge of Carol's journey through her past, present and future.
All American Christmas Carol2013 · film · 88 min · dir. Ron Carlson · IMDb ↗IMDb4.5A white-trash mom is visited by three ghosts intent on showing her a path to a brighter future.
- A Quint-mas Carol2016 · film · 5 min · dir. Justin Burquist · IMDb ↗
Uncle Quint gives his "interpretation" of "T'was The Night Before Christmas" to his 2 little nieces on Christmas Eve.
A Christmas Carol2019 · television series · 1 min · IMDb ↗IMDb7.3London, 1843. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man, despises the Christmas holiday. Over the course of Christmas Eve night he is visited by three ghosts to show him his past, present and future.
Una Navidad con Samantha Hudson2021 · film · dir. Alejandro Marín · IMDb ↗A Christmas tale and musical that proposes to open the doors to the underground and local drag, shaking hands with emerging talent and serving as a platform for young artists.
Spirited2022 · film · 127 min · dir. Sean Anders · IMDb ↗Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future.
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol2022 · film · 96 min · dir. Stephen Donnelly · IMDb ↗On a cold Christmas Eve, selfish miser Ebenezer Scrooge has one night left to face his past — and change the future — before time runs out.
Ta Kalanta ton Hristougennon2025 · film · 96 min · dir. Hristos Kanakis · IMDb ↗IMDb8.0The Greek cinematic adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Set in the mountainous villages of Epirus in northern Greece, the story follows Lykourgos and his family. On Christmas Eve, thanks to three uninvited spirits, Lykourgos will rediscover his lost sense of humanity and embrace a life filled with love and generosity.
Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol2026 · film · dir. Ti West · IMDb ↗Tale of an elderly miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who embarks on a supernatural journey after being visited by the ghost of his former business partner and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, forcing him to confront his past and fight for a second chance at happiness.
John Grin's Christmas? · television film · 50 min · dir. Robert Guillaume · IMDb ↗IMDb9.0An adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol " with Robert Guillaume as John Grin, the Scrooge character. His son Kevin has a role as the Bob Cratchit character, with Geoffrey Holder and Ted Lange as two of the Ghosts.
