Charles Dickens’ Christmas carol is one of the most famous Christmas stories ever written.Over the decades, the story has been adapted to many Christmas carol movieSome films lean into the more gruesome aspects of the story, while others produce more comedic results. Whether you’re a fan of cartoons, musicals, comedies, or other genres, there’s your next version. Christmas carol For you.
the best Christmas carol movie
healthy (2022)
Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell in “Spirited”
Claire Folger/Apple TV+
Will Ferrell Star as a Christmas gift ghost who faces his toughest challenge ever. Ryan Reynolds. of dead pool The actor plays a rogue media consultant who has no problem lying to get his way, even if it means ruining other people’s lives.
healthy is a spirited musical, heartfeltly hilarious, Octavia Spencer Great as Reynolds’ colleague (and Ferrell’s crush).
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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
“Scrooge: A Christmas Carol”
netflix
Features of this Netflix animated movie Luke Evans as scrooge.The director explained that the film has it all for fans Christmas carol Expected, but in a new and unexpected way.
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muppet christmas carol (1992)
“The Muppet Christmas Carol” starring Michael Caine
disney
Gonzo takes the place of Charles Dickens to tell the classic story, but now mostly featuring Muppets characters. Michael Caine One of the few humans in the film, he plays a version of Scrooge who uses a frog to review his book.
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Scrounge (1988)
Bill Murray and David Johansen in Scrooged
paramount pictures
1988, Bill Murray Starred in this modern (then) retelling of a classic story. Murray stars as a TV executive who abuses his employees and gets visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.
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Christmas carol (2009)
Disney movie “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carrey (2009)
disney
In the mid-to-late 2000s, several films were released using motion capture technology. Jim Carreyled version of Christmas carolAlthough the technology did not work (audience a bit creepy), this movie really allows Carrey to stretch his acting chops.
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Christmas carol (1999)
A Christmas Carol (1999) starring Patrick Stewart
TNT Productions
For those looking for a more classic storytelling, Patrick Stewart‘s 1999 TV version should do just fine. The film, which premiered on TNT, was inspired by Stewart’s series of classic narrative one-man shows.
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The Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)
“The Flintstones Christmas Carol”
Hannah Barbera
Fred Flintstone takes center stage in community production Christmas carolUnfortunately, the role slips into his head and he himself begins to act like the real Scrooge. (Also, in theory, shouldn’t Fred be dating The Flintstones before First Christmas? He’s just saying.)
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Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962)
“Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol”
DreamWorks Classics
similarly flintstone, this special feature is Mr. Magoo starring in a fictionalized stage production of the play. Naturally, Magoo’s vision problems cause some problems while playing.Fun fact: this is Kelsey Grammer‘s favorite Christmas special!
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Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)
“Mickey’s Christmas Carol”
disney
Scrooge McDuck was originally named after the main character Christmas carolMickey stands in for Bob Cratchit and Goofy plays Jacob Marley.
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Christmas carol (1997)
“A Christmas Carol” (1997)
DiCEntertainment
During the 80’s and 90’s, DiC Entertainment dominated the world of children’s cartoons, producing hits such as: inspector gadget, rainbow bright, GI Joe, captain planet Many of the Super Mario cartoons. In 1997, the production company released its own version of Christmas carol Always Fantastic Starring Tim Curry As Ebenezer Scrooge, whoopi goldberg As a Christmas present ghost, Ed Asner as Jacob Marley.
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scrooge (1970)
Alec Guinness as Jacob Marley and Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge in “Scrooge”
Cinema Center Films
The catchphrase for this 1970 version of the film was “What did Dickens do to Scrooge?” The film is one of the earliest to turn the story into a musical, and it has a precast cast.Star Wars Alec Guinness with Jacob Marley Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge.
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Ham Duck!Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)
“Bar Hamduck! Looney Tunes Christmas”
warner bros animation
When Bugs Bunny discovers Daffy Duck abusing employees at the megastore, he warns the ducks about the dangers of behaving like that near Christmas. When Daffy is deaf to listen, he finds himself stuck in his Christmas carol.
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A Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001)
Nicolas Cage in “A Christmas Carol The Movie”
MGM
Nicholas Cage really did it all A Christmas Carol: The MovieThis British film features the famous/infamous actor as Jacob Marley. Kate Winslet When Simon Callow also starred.
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stingiest man in town (1978)
Rankin/Bass is best known for its holiday special stop-motion animation, but the traditional animated version Hobbit in 1977. A year later, the production company produced its own version of Christmas carol Features an animation style similar to Hobbit. stingiest man in town Performer Walter Matthau As a nominal miser.
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Diva’s Christmas Carol (2000)
Kathy Griffin as Ghost of Christmas Past and Vanessa Williams as Ebony Scrooge in “A Divas’ Christmas Carol”
VH1
Amazing Vanessa Williams In this VH1 original movie, you’ll star as Ebony Scrooge, one of the world’s most successful pop singers. It turns out that even pop stars can’t escape the wrath of the Ghost of Christmas trying to teach them a lesson.
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