An American Christmas Carol

NRUnited States rating19791h 38mDrama, Family, TV Movie
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A businessman who focuses only on money faces a change of heart during a snowy Christmas Eve. After encountering three mysterious figures, he learns the importance of being kind and generous to those around him.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a traditional narrative structure with long scenes and a slow atmosphere typical of period dramas. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe ghost of a former business partner appears and warns the main character of his mistakes.
  • Approx.ScaryThe main character sees visions of a sad future where a young boy is ill.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did the main character change his mind about how to treat people?
  2. 2How did the different ghosts help the man see the world differently?
  3. 3What are some ways we can show kindness to others during the holiday season?

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