Christmas To Watch
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1. The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Approved | 91 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
A New York City swindler has until Christmas to come up with the $10,000 he owes a gangster, prompting him to go into scamming overdrive.
Directors: Sidney Lanfield, Frank Tashlin | Stars: Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell
Votes: 1,538
2. Gummibär: The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa (2012 Video)
Unrated | 61 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Join dancing internet sensation Gummibar in his first ever movie adventure! When Santa vanishes on Christmas Eve, Gummibar and his band of wacky, misfit friends shake their booties from the... See full summary »
Directors: Bernie Denk, Jürgen Korduletsch, Rick Jones | Stars: Sonja Ball, Holly Gauthier-Frankel, Bruce Dinsmore, Rick Jones
Votes: 268
3. An American Carol (2008)
PG-13 | 83 min | Comedy, Fantasy
An anti-American filmmaker who's out to abolish the July Fourth holiday is visited by three ghosts who try to change his perception of the country.
Director: David Zucker | Stars: Kevin P. Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Leslie Nielsen, Trace Adkins
Votes: 9,179 | Gross: $7.00M
4.
The Catherine Tate Show (2004–2009)
Episode:
Nan's Christmas Carol
(2009)
TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy
Catherine Tate's brilliant character gets the Scrooge treatment with an extended Christmas special all to herself... When mean-spirited, two-faced, foulmouthed Nan welcomes the festive ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Anderson | Stars: Catherine Tate, Roger Lloyd Pack, Ben Miller, David Tennant
Votes: 126
5.
The Suite Life on Deck (2008–2011)
Episode:
A London Carol
(2010)
TV-G | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
London refuses to help out with a charity event, she is visited by ghosts.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song, Debby Ryan
Votes: 58
6. A Christmas Carol: Scrooge's Ghostly Tale (2006)
Not Rated | 48 min | Animation
On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Machin | Stars: Tim Bentinck, Brian Bowles, Teresa Gallagher, Keith Wickham
Votes: 22
7. A Christmas Carol (2004)
75 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Lorenzo Bassano | Stars: Linus, Albertino, Daria Bignardi, Domenico Di Raffaele
Votes: 102
8. A Christmas Carol (2001)
PG | 77 min | Animation, Family
An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
Director: Jimmy T. Murakami | Stars: Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, Nicolas Cage, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 1,613
9.
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996– )
Episode:
Compassion: Part 1
(2000)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Family, Fantasy
As newly elected Drama Club President, Annie demands that the group perform "I'm Dreaming of a Galactic Christmas" instead of the traditional "A Christmas Carol," and keep all the profits ... See full summary »
Stars: Christopher Judge, Andrew Francis, Adrienne Carter, Michael Donovan
Votes: 8
10. Ebenezer (1998 TV Movie)
89 min | Drama, Fantasy, Western
A Wild West retelling of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol," with Scrooge as a land baron, gunfighter, and card cheat who is visited by three spirits who attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
Director: Ken Jubenvill | Stars: Jack Palance, Ricky Schroder, Amy Locane, Albert Schultz
Votes: 217
11.
Beavis and Butt-Head (1993–2011)
Episode:
A Very Special Christmas with Beavis and Butt-Head
(1993)
TV-14 | Animation, Comedy, Music
Directors: Mike Judge, Mike de Seve, Yvette Kaplan, Gregg Vanzo | Stars: Mike Judge, Dale Revo
Votes: 82
12.
Beavis and Butt-Head (1993–2011)
Episode:
Beavis and Butt-Head Do Christmas
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Beavis and Butt-head spend Christmas watching music videos, reading letters from viewers and spoof popular Christmas movies into their own hilarious shorts, like: "Huh Huh Humbug" and "It's a Miserable Life".
Directors: Mike Judge, Mike de Seve | Stars: Mike Judge, Tracy Grandstaff, Adam Welsh, Kristofor Brown
Votes: 770
13. A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994 TV Movie)
G | 69 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the story, but is acting a bit stingy in real-life.
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Henry Corden, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward
Votes: 1,038
14. Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol (1992 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 58 min | Animation
When Brer Rabbit learns that Brer Fox is planning to evict Brer Bear on Christmas, he decides to teach the fox a lesson. Brer Rabbit gets the townspeople to stage their own version of "A ... See full summary »
Directors: Al Guest, Jean Mathieson | Stars: Ginny Tyler, Christopher Corey Smith, Tom Hill, David Knell
Votes: 32
15.
A Different World (1987–1993)
Episode:
For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls
(1989)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
It is Christmas time at Hillman and Whitley is acting as bitter as the Grinch. One night Whitley is visited by the ghost of Christmas past, present, and future and told to change her ways, or else.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Jasmine Guy, Dawnn Lewis, Kadeem Hardison, Lou Myers
Votes: 18
16. John Grin's Christmas (1986 TV Movie)
50 min | Family
A present-day adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
Director: Robert Guillaume | Stars: Robert Guillaume, Ted Lange, Roscoe Lee Browne, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 23
17.
George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
Episode:
Christmas Carol II: The Sequel
(1985)
Comedy
Director: Carl Gottlieb | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Paul Benedict, George Burns, Martin Clark
Votes: 7
18.
The Jetsons (1962–1963)
Episode:
A Jetson Christmas Carol
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
What do Santa Claus and George Jetson have in common? They both have to work on Christmas eve! That mean old Mr. Spacely forces George to work late, while the family wonders what has ... See full summary »
Directors: Arthur Davis, Oscar Dufau, Carl Urbano, Rudy Zamora, Alan Zaslove, Ray Patterson | Stars: George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Daws Butler, Janet Waldo
Votes: 122
19.
The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode:
Xmas Marks the Spot
(1986)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The fate of Christmas depends on the Ghostbusters filling in for the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future while Egon attempts to retrieve the real ghosts from the containment unit.
Director: Richard Raynis | Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer
Votes: 91
20. Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Family, Musical
On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Hoyt Axton, Lynn Anderson, Larry Gatlin, Julie Gregg
Votes: 39
21.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Bah, Humbug
(1980)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Mr Carlson eats one of Johnny's special brownies and falls asleep at the station. He has a Christmas Carol dream about being a Scrooge for not giving the radio staff a Christmas bonus.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 65
22.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Mel's Christmas Carol
(1981)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
On Christmas Eve Mel is haunted by a former partner after he fires the waitresses.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 22
23. Christmas Carol (1978 TV Movie)
55 min | Comedy, Fantasy
In this one-man show starring Rich Little, Ebeneezer Scrooge (played by Rich as W.C. Fields) hates Christmas, and it's up to the Ghosts of Christmas Past (played by Rich as Humphrey Bogart)... See full summary »
Director: Trevor Evans | Star: Rich Little
Votes: 251
24. A Christmas Carol (1977 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 58 min | Drama, Fantasy
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas, but then gets a visit from his companion Jacob Marley, who has been dead for seven years. He urges Scrooge to change his life.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee, Patricia Quinn
Votes: 311
25.
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
A Bionic Christmas Carol
(1976)
TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
After an accident at a NASA contractor, Steve uses his bionic abilities to convince the gruff, penny-pinching head of the company to change his callous ways.
Director: Gerald Mayer | Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Antoinette Bower
Votes: 54
26.
Sanford and Son (1972–1977)
Episode:
Ebenezer Sanford
(1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Tightfisted Fred gets a ghostly wake-up call in this spoof of "A Christmas Carol."
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton, LaWanda Page
Votes: 64
27. A Christmas Carol (1971 TV Short)
28 min | Animation, Short, Drama
An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.
Director: Richard Williams | Stars: Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, Michael Hordern, Diana Quick
Votes: 1,047
28. A Christmas Carol (1969 TV Movie)
TV-G | 45 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge ... See full summary »
Director: Zoran Janjic | Stars: Ron Haddrick, Bruce Montague, John Llewellyn, Brenda Senders
Votes: 109
29. Mr. Scrooge (1964 TV Movie)
Drama, Fantasy
Director: Bob Jarvis | Stars: Cyril Ritchard, Tessie O'Shea, Alfie Bass, Elizabeth Cole
Votes: 12
30.
Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens (1958– )
Episode:
A Christmas Carol
(1959)
25 min | Drama
Director: Neil McGuire | Stars: Fredric March, Basil Rathbone, Robert Arditti, Sydney Arnold
Votes: 23
31.
The Alcoa Hour (1955–1957)
Episode:
The Stingiest Man in Town
(1956)
60 min | Drama
This is a musical version of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol". Ebenzer Scrooge, is given a chance to reform and save his soul. He is visited by 4 ghosts and is shown visions of his past life and the consequences of his life on others.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: The Four Lads, Johnny Desmond, Basil Rathbone, Martyn Green
Votes: 31
32.
Shower of Stars (1954–1958)
Episode:
A Christmas Carol
(1954)
60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A mean and miserly proprietor of a counting house in 1840's London is taken by ghosts to Christmas scenes of his youth, contemporary ones involving his family and employee, and lastly, a ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: William Lundigan, Mary Costa, Fredric March, Basil Rathbone
Votes: 106
33.
Shower of Stars (1954–1958)
Episode:
A Christmas Carol III
(1956)
52 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Re-run of the Shower of Stars adaptation of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol", originally shown Dec. 23, 1954. Scrooge is redeemed through meeting with four ghosts.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: William Lundigan, Fredric March, Basil Rathbone, Bob Sweeney
Votes: 11
34.
Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
Episode:
A Christmas Carol
(1952)
60 min | Drama
An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
Stars: Eric Berry, Phillip Brady, Eva Condon, Melville Cooper
35.
Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
Episode:
A Christmas Dinner
(1955)
60 min | Drama
A homeless man (Barton) and his friend are wandering down Park Avenue on Christmas Day when they encounter a dog. Barton takes the dog in tow and tries to talk the owner of a nearby diner (... See full synopsis »
Stars: James Barton, Ian Turner
36. It's Never Too Late (1953)
86 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Director: Filippo Walter Ratti | Stars: Paolo Stoppa, Isa Barzizza, Marcello Mastroianni, Giulio Donnini
Votes: 18
37.
Fireside Theatre (1949–1955)
Episode:
A Christmas Carol
(1951)
30 min | Drama
An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
Director: Gordon Duff | Stars: Ralph Richardson, Arthur Treacher, Melville Cooper, Norman Barrs
38.
Fireside Theatre (1949–1955)
Episode:
Practically Christmas
(1953)
30 min | Drama
The imminent arrival of a new baby threatens to disrupt the Christmas plans of an Italian family.
Director: Frank Wisbar | Stars: Donna Jo Boyce, Anthony Caruso, Frank Francone, Norma Gene Nelson
39. A Christmas Carol (1950 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge ... See full summary »
Stars: Bransby Williams, John Ruddock, John Bentley, Pamela Cameron
Votes: 17
40.
Repertory Theatre (1948–1956)
Episode:
A Christmas Carol
(1948)
Drama