A Christmas Carol

PGUnited States rating19841h 41mDrama, Fantasy, TV Movie
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A grumpy man who cares only about money is visited by supernatural spirits on Christmas Eve. These spirits show him how his choices affect the people around him and give him a chance to change his ways. It is a classic tale about learning to be kind and generous to others.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a slow narrative build that allows the atmosphere to settle. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe ghost of a former business partner appears and warns the main character.
  • Approx.ScaryThe spirit shows the main character a scene of a dead man under a sheet.
  • Approx.ScaryThe main character sees a grave with his own name on it.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did the main character decide to change his behavior at the end of the story?
  2. 2How did seeing the lives of others change the way the man felt about his own life?
  3. 3What are some ways we can show kindness to others during the holiday season?

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