A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has been adapted countless times for stage, movies, radio, television and even opera.
It is a holiday tradition to sit down and enjoy this festive tale of ghosts and redemption in one of its many versions. Below I have listed my absolute favorite movie versions.
The definitive version of Charles Dickens' immortal tale. Should be watched Christmas Eve right before bedtime. At The Movie House rating ****
The second best version of A Christmas Carol. George C. Scott is excellent in giving Scrooge a sense of real humanity, rather than just a caricature of a skinflint. I alternate watching this every year with the 1951 version.
At The Movie House rating ****
The best animated version, with a great score by Jule Styne.
At The Movie House rating ****
The best animated version most people have never seen. Chuck Jones illustrated this made for TV version that won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. Long out of print.
At The Movie House rating ****
The best musical version.
At The Movie House rating ***1/2
Jim Carrey is excellent in this CGI laden version.
At The Movie House rating ***1/2
It's the Muppets. I watch this every year and I laugh and chuckle. What more do I have to say.
At The Movie House rating ***1/2
Made for TV version that lacks the emotional impact of Stewart's one man stage show.
At The Movie House rating ***
Hollywood version that, at one time, was the version most people were familiar with.
Dated and lacks authenticity.
At The Movie House rating **1/2
Mickey Mouse is Bob Cratchitt and Scrooge McDuck is Ebenezer Scrooge. Fun but effort from Disney.
At The Movie House rating **1/2
made for TV version that moves the classic tale to 19th century America.
Henry Winkler starred during the height of his popularity as Fonzie.
At The Movie House rating **1/2
A poor adaptation of the successful Broadway musical by Alan Menken. Kelsey Grammer is miscast as Scrooge.
At The Movie House rating **
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