An American Christmas Carol

Name: An American Christmas Carol
Genre: Drama, Family, TV Movie, Fantasy
Released: 1979-12-16
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins, R.H. Thomson, Ken Pogue

1979·Movie·NR·98 min·★ 6.2(41)

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“Charles Dicken's Victorian London becomes America's great Depression in this exciting new film”

In 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.

Where to watch An American Christmas Carol in United States

Can I watch An American Christmas Carol in United States? Yes — you can stream An American Christmas Carol in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is An American Christmas Carol streaming around the world?

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About An American Christmas Carol

An American Christmas Carol is a 1979 English-language drama, family and tv movie film directed by Eric Till. The cast is led by Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

An American Christmas Carol was produced by Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Jon Slan Productions, and Smith-Hemion Productions and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on December 16, 1979, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Eric Till
Release date: December 16, 1979
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: Canada, United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Production: Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Jon Slan Productions, Smith-Hemion Productions

#holiday#great depression#new england#ghost#christmas

An American Christmas Carol cast & crew

An American Christmas Carol was directed by Eric Till.

The cast features Henry Winkler as Benedict Slade, David Wayne as Merrivale, Chris Wiggins as Nathaniel Brewster, R.H. Thomson as Thatcher, Ken Pogue as Jack Latham, and Gerard Parkes as Jessup.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Richard Ciupka and it was produced by Stanley Chase and Edgar J. Scherick.

Is An American Christmas Carol worth watching?

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, family, and tv movie, An American Christmas Carol is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch An American Christmas Carol

In United States, you can stream An American Christmas Carol on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and The CW, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of An American Christmas Carol

Henry Winkler

Benedict Slade

David Wayne

Merrivale

Chris Wiggins

Nathaniel Brewster

R.H. Thomson

Thatcher

Ken Pogue

Jack Latham

Gerard Parkes

Jessup

Susan Hogan

Helen Brewster

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Will Bermender

Orphan

Dorian Harewood

Matt Reeves

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Tammy Bourne

Sarah Thatcher

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Brett Matthew Davidson

Orphan

Christopher Crabb

Tim

An American Christmas Carol — FAQs

▸Where can I watch An American Christmas Carol in United States?

An American Christmas Carol is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.

▸Is An American Christmas Carol on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — An American Christmas Carol is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

▸What language is An American Christmas Carol in?

An American Christmas Carol is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is An American Christmas Carol?

An American Christmas Carol runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).

▸What is An American Christmas Carol rated?

An American Christmas Carol is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 41 ratings.