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FX's A Christmas Carol

2019·Movie·R·173 min·7.2(215)

A Holiday classic reimagined.

London, 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.

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About FX's A Christmas Carol

FX's A Christmas Carol is a 2019 English-language drama and fantasy film directed by Nick Murphy. The cast is led by Guy Pearce, Andy Serkis, Stephen Graham. It has a runtime of 2h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings.

FX's A Christmas Carol was produced by Hardy Son & Baker, FX Productions, and Scott Free Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 19, 2019, and carries a R certification.

Director
Nick Murphy
Writers
Steven Knight
Release date
December 19, 2019
OTT release
December 20, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Hardy Son & Baker, FX Productions, Scott Free Productions
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FX's A Christmas Carol cast & crew

FX's A Christmas Carol was directed by Nick Murphy and written by Steven Knight.

The cast features Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge, Andy Serkis as Ghost of Christmas Past, Stephen Graham as Jacob Marley, Joe Alwyn as Bob Cratchit, Vinette Robinson as Mary Cratchit, and Jason Flemyng as Ghost of Christmas Future.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Volker Bertelmann, cinematography is by Si Bell, and it was produced by Steven Knight and Tom Hardy.

Is FX's A Christmas Carol worth watching?

FX's A Christmas Carol holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 215 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 53m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and fantasy, FX's A Christmas Carol is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch FX's A Christmas Carol

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It first became available to stream digitally on December 20, 2019.

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Cast of FX's A Christmas Carol

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Ebenezer Scrooge

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Ghost of Christmas Past

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Jacob Marley

Joe Alwyn

Joe Alwyn

Bob Cratchit

Vinette Robinson

Vinette Robinson

Mary Cratchit

Jason Flemyng

Jason Flemyng

Ghost of Christmas Future

Charlotte Riley

Charlotte Riley

Lottie / Ghost of Christmas Present

Johnny Harris

Johnny Harris

Franklin Scrooge

Kayvan Novak

Kayvan Novak

Ali Baba

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Callum Evans

Miner's Son

Tiarna Williams

Tiarna Williams

Belinda Cratchit

Lenny Rush

Lenny Rush

Tim Cratchit

FX's A Christmas Carol — FAQs

Where can I watch FX's A Christmas Carol in United States?

FX's A Christmas Carol is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is FX's A Christmas Carol in?

FX's A Christmas Carol is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is FX's A Christmas Carol?

FX's A Christmas Carol runs 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).

What is FX's A Christmas Carol rated?

FX's A Christmas Carol is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 215 ratings.

When did FX's A Christmas Carol release on OTT?

FX's A Christmas Carol became available digitally on December 20, 2019.

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