Scrooge

What the Dickens have they done to Scrooge?

1970 • 114 min • Fantasy · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

170 reviews

67 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
68 Audience · 167 · 47%

This classic musical brings Charles Dickens' beloved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge to life. On Christmas Eve, the miserly Scrooge is visited by four ghosts who show him the error of his ways, leading to a heartwarming transformation and a newfound appreciation for generosity and kindness.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some ghostly apparitions may be a bit intense for very young viewers.
Scenes depict poverty and hardship in Victorian England.
Scrooge's initial mean-spiritedness and cruelty towards others.

What it models well

Generosity and compassion
Redemption and change
The spirit of community

Talk about it after

The importance of kindness towards others
How past choices can impact the future
Why sharing joy with loved ones matters

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Top billed cast

Director: Ronald Neame • Crew: Leslie Bricusse

Trailers & clips

SCROOGE | Official 50th Anniversary Trailer | Paramount Movies

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I am sorry but this ought to be compulsory viewing for any "bah-humbugs" out there. From the wonderful Ronald Searle caricatures that open this through the superbly enjoyable performances from Albert Finney (who won a Golden Globe), Sir Alec Guinness; Dame Edith Evans, Kenneth More and a whole host of faces from British stage and screen this just screams "Christmas" at me. Leslie Bricusse's score and songs are as ...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

Not recommended
A Classic adaptation of **'A Christmas Carol'** staying with and detering from tradition in wonderful balance. Basic cinematography ecourages story but this is clumsily acted, the setting and songs cover for simple dramatic range and awkward dialogue. But this is all forgotten due to the nature of the setting and the cinematic grain of the 1970s film. The film is enjoyable but that is all 'Scrooge' gives, as a cha...
tdheath, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Very catchy songs. Albert Finney was brilliant as the titular character. One of those Christmas films I'd watch while eating Twiglets (and drink Coca Cola)!
Peter89Spencer, TMDB Community