Movie

The Stingiest Man in Town

“Meet Scrooge...”

★ 5.6(18)197850m

The Stingiest Man in Town is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Stingiest Man in Town

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Good to know

Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Release date: 1978-12-23
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Rankin/Bass Productions

The Stingiest Man in Town — trailer

About The Stingiest Man in Town

The Stingiest Man in Town is a 1978 movie in the Animation, TV Movie and Fantasy genres, directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., starring Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley and Theodore Bikel. It has a runtime of 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Stingiest Man in Town in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass -- the duo behind some of the most enduring Christmas specials ever (including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Reinvented as a 49-minute musical, this charming cartoon stars the voice of Walter Matthau as the bedeviled Scrooge and Tom Bosley as the Jiminy Cricket-type narrator, B. Humbug, Esq. It features animation by Japanese studio Topcraft, known for their work on other Rankin/Bass films such as The Hobbit, The Flight of Dragons, and The Last Unicorn.

Cast

Walter Matthau

Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)

Tom Bosley

B.A.H. Humbug (voice)

Theodore Bikel

Marley's Ghost (voice)

Robert Morse

Young Scrooge (voice)

Dennis Day

Nephew Fred (voice)

Paul Frees

Ghost of Christmas Past / Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)

Sonny Melendrez

Bob Cratchit (voice)

Debra Clinger

Martha Cratchit (voice)

Bobby Rolofson

Tiny Tim (voice)

Steffi Calli

Belinda Cratchit (voice)

Eric Hines

Peter Cratchit (voice)

Dee Stratton

Fred's Wife (voice)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmagicholidaycharityuncle nephew relationshipemployer employee relationshipchristmas spiritchristmasdrastic change of lifetalking animalfantasyanimationghost story for christmasforgiveness and reconciliation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Stingiest Man in Town in United States?+

In United States, The Stingiest Man in Town is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Stingiest Man in Town on Netflix?+

The Stingiest Man in Town is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Stingiest Man in Town?+

The Stingiest Man in Town has a runtime of 50 minutes (50 minutes).

Who stars in The Stingiest Man in Town?+

The Stingiest Man in Town stars Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley, Theodore Bikel, Robert Morse and Dennis Day.

When did The Stingiest Man in Town come out?+

The Stingiest Man in Town is a 1978 movie directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..

What genre is The Stingiest Man in Town?+

The Stingiest Man in Town is Animation, TV Movie, Fantasy and Family film.

Who directed The Stingiest Man in Town?+

The Stingiest Man in Town was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..