A Christmas Carol

Year

2009

Duration

91 minutes

Genres

Animation, Period and Historical

Language

English

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Synopsis

This animated adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic festive novel, A Christmas Carol, sees the grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge faced with visits from various ghosts on Christmas Eve. Showing Scrooge Christmases past, present and future, they make him rethink his miserly ways. The ever-adaptable Jim Carey plays a large number of roles in the movie, including the ghosts and Scrooge at various points throughout his life. This is an enjoyable moral tale perfect for the festive season that explores themes of family, mental wellbeing and traditions.

Director/s

Robert Zemeckis

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Classification

Contains mild threat, scary scenes and mild language

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Resources To Use With This Film

19th century literature on film

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

A resource exploring Dickens' A Christmas Carol on film

Suitable for 14–16

10 ppt

1 pdf

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A Christmas Carol (2009): Film Guide

A film guide that looks at A Christmas Carol (2009), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion

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01 Dec 2017 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We look at how 'The Man Who Invented Christmas' presents a different side to Charles Dickens and demonstrates the influence of 'A Christmas Carol' to this day.

Reading time 6 mins

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A Christmas Carol - An Into Film/BBFC Podcast

17 Dec 2019 BY Steven Ryder in Using Film to Teach...

We take a look at three versions of the classic story A Christmas Carol and help you decide which one is best for your students.

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A Christmas Carol

Year

Duration

Genres

Language

Member rating

Leader rating

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Classification

Resources To Use With This Film

19th century literature on film

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

A Christmas Carol (2009): Film Guide