A Christmas Carol (1984)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Bleak but solid adaptation of Dickens' classic.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About A Christmas Carol (1984)
Parents need to know that in this movie, the granddaddy of morality tales, Dickens' timeless material looks unglamorously at 19th century English life and shows us how wrong turns, if not righted, can lead good people astray. The music dramatically complements a finely adapted script. Delivered dryly, the humor hits its mark; you can't help laughing at Scrooge's expense. Despite the valuable message, this version may be too dark and frightening for some. There's plenty here for the entire family to enjoy, and even shed a few tears over. But the scenes are bleak. Glimpses of desperate families and sickly children. A once bitter and resentful man anguishes over the pain he's caused others. Glimpses of a tortured childhood place partial blame for Scrooge's condition on an uncaring father.
Read our full review by Scott G. Mignola
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how we make right our wrongs.
- How do you recognize your wrongs?
- Do you find them on your own, or do you, like Scrooge, need someone else to help you see them?
- How do you make things right?

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