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Scrooge

Seen it?

1970 | 114 min | Fantasy, Drama, Family

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans and families. If you loved Oliver! or Anastasia, start here.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated G, but scary moments.
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 126K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ronald Neame

  • Albert FinneyEbenezer Scrooge
  • Alec GuinnessJacob Marley's Ghost
  • Edith EvansGhost of Christmas Past
  • Kenneth MoreGhost of Christmas Present
  • Laurence NaismithMr. Fezziwig
  • Michael MedwinNephew Fred
  • David CollingsBob Cratchit
  • Anton RodgersTom Jenkins
  • Suzanne NeveIsabel Fezziwig
  • Frances CukaEthel Cratchit