# A Christmas Carol (2009)

> A miserly Victorian lender is forced by Christmas spirits to relive his past, witness his present, and confront the future he is creating.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10809

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Robert Zemeckis
- Cast: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Bob Hoskins, Daryl Sabara, Steve Valentine
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1067106/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, gothic, melancholic, christmas viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A cold-hearted miser is haunted by three supernatural visitors on Christmas Eve, forcing a choice between a grim grave or a second chance at life.

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