A Christmas Carol
PGUnited States rating19971h 12mAnimation, Family, Fantasy
A lonely and grumpy man named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by several spirits on Christmas Eve. These spirits show him his past, his present, and his future to help him see the importance of kindness and charity. It is a classic tale about changing one's ways for the better.
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PG US
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A lonely and grumpy man named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by several spirits on Christmas Eve. These spirits show him his past, his present, and his future to help him see the importance of kindness and charity. It is a classic tale about changing one's ways for the better.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Gentle
- The animation style and dramatic narrative allow for lingering shots and a steady, unhurried atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe spirit of Christmas Past shows scenes of a lonely childhood.
- Approx.MildThe spirit of Christmas Present shows the reality of the poor.
- Approx.ScaryThe spirit of Christmas Yet to Come shows a lonely future.
Talk about it after
- 1Why did Scrooge decide to change his ways at the end?
- 2How did the different spirits help Scrooge see his life differently?
- 3What are some ways we can show kindness to others during the holidays?
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