Movie

A Christmas Carol

“It only takes one night to change your life.”

★ 6.9(4,938)20091h 36m

A Christmas Carol is streaming on Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch A Christmas Carol

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Good to know

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Release date: 2009-11-04
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $325,286,646
Budget: $200,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

A Christmas Carol — trailer

About A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol is a 2009 movie in the Animation, Drama and Family genres, directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 4,938 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Christmas Carol in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

Cast

Jim Carrey

Scrooge / Ghosts of Christmas (voice)

Gary Oldman

Bob Cratchit / Marley / Tiny Tim (voice)

Colin Firth

Fred (voice)

Robin Wright

Fan / Belle (voice)

Cary Elwes

Portly Gentleman / Dick Wilkins / Fiddler / Business Man (voice)

Bob Hoskins

Fezziwig / Old Joe (voice)

Daryl Sabara

Apprentice / Caroler / Beggar / Peter Cratchit (voice)

Steve Valentine

Funerary Undertaker / Topper (voice)

Sage Ryan

Tattered Caroler (voice)

Amber Gainey Meade

Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)

Ryan Ochoa

Caroler / Beggar / Cratchit Boy / Ignorance / Boy (voice)

Bobbi Page

Tattered Caroler / Well Dressed Caroler (voice)

Themes & keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookholidaygreedvictorian englandmoneyghostlessonchristmas musicmotion capturemoneylenderchristmas19th centuryscroogechristmas eve

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Christmas Carol in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream A Christmas Carol on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is A Christmas Carol on Netflix?+

A Christmas Carol is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is A Christmas Carol?+

A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in A Christmas Carol?+

A Christmas Carol stars Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright and Cary Elwes.

When did A Christmas Carol come out?+

A Christmas Carol is a 2009 movie directed by Robert Zemeckis.

What genre is A Christmas Carol?+

A Christmas Carol is Animation, Drama, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed A Christmas Carol?+

A Christmas Carol was directed by Robert Zemeckis.