Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022) – Full Movie, Cast, Ratings & Musical Highlights

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022) – A Frosty Musical Reawakening

Introduction

In late 2022, Netflix released Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, an animated musical that breathes new energy into Dickens’ classic tale. This version sweeps us into Victorian London with toe-tapping numbers, glimmering snowfalls, and a gorgeously somber heart. It’s a story of regrets undone, of a miser’s soul rediscovered through the power of memory, music, and second chances.

Scrooge’s Heartbeat

Ebenezer Scrooge (Luke Evans) enters the screen not as a hunched old curmudgeon but as a tall, stern figure whose hollow gaze hides a lifetime of sorrow. His every sneer at the poor, every clipped refusal to give charity, feels like a stage performance—until the weight of his past begins to crack that mask.

By his side is Prudence, a gentle dog whose soft whines puncture Scrooge’s icy composure. In quiet moments, Prudence’s presence reminds us that beneath the miser’s iron grip lies a man starved for connection.

The Ghosts of Transformation

Each spirit in this retelling does more than haunt—they heal.

• Ghost of Christmas Past (Olivia Colman)  

  A candle-shaped figure that shivers between light and shadow. She guides Scrooge back to childhood laughter and teenage heartbreak, reminding him how love first lit his heart.

• Ghost of Christmas Present (Trevor Dion Nicholas)  

  A booming, generous presence draped in holiday greens and golds. His laughter fills market squares and humble hearths alike, bathing Scrooge in the joy he once scoffed at.

• Ghost of Christmas Future  

  Wordless, hooded, and towering above Scrooge—this specter speaks in silence. Its dark procession of imps and falling ledgers confronts the miser with a legacy unfulfilled and a fate unredeemed.

With each visit, Scrooge sheds another layer of bitterness until all that remains is the man he once aspired to be.

“You don’t need money to leave a legacy.”  

Marley’s ghost, voice echoing through Scrooge’s shattered solitude.

 

Voice Cast & Characters

Voice Actor	Character
Luke Evans	Ebenezer Scrooge
Olivia Colman	Ghost of Christmas Past (“Past”)
Jessie Buckley	Isabel Fezziwig
Johnny Flynn	Bob Cratchit / Cratchit Sr.
Fra Fee	Harry Scrooge (nephew)
Giles Terera	Tom Jenkins (toy shop owner)
Trevor Dion Nicholas	Ghost of Christmas Present (“Present”)
James Cosmo	Mr Fezziwig
Jonathan Pryce	Jacob Marley
Rupert Turnbull	Tiny Tim (dialogue voice)
Oliver Jenkins	Tiny Tim (singing voice)
Devon Pomeroy	Kathy Cratchit
Jemima Lucy Newman	Jen Scrooge (sister)
Rebecca Gethings	Ethel Cratchit / Harty
Sheena Bhattessa	Hela Huffam
Homer Todiwala	Tamal
Ewan Bailey	Mr Bartlett / Bailiff / Worker
Graham Silcock	Vicar / Gentleman
Stephen Donnelly	Barrow Man

IMDb

6.2/10

7.7K votes

Rotten Tomatoes

38%

16 critic reviews

Metacritic

46/100

8 critic reviews

RatingGraph

6.2/10

8,469 votes

Melodies of Memory

Music threads through this film like a ribbon of light:

• “I Like Life” and “Thank You Very Much” return from the original 1970 score, now sung with fresh resonance.

• A new duet, “Happiness”, echoes in Scrooge’s memories of lost love, its notes both haunting and hopeful.

• “The Beautiful Day”, Tiny Tim’s tender reprise, arrives as a balm to the story’s heaviest moments.

These songs give each encounter its emotional gravity, turning memories into melodies that linger long after the credits roll.

A Canvas of Light and Shadow

The animation paints London in frosty blues and amber glows. Gas lamps flicker against swirling snowflakes; cobblestone streets gleam under lantern light. Characters move with expressive exaggeration—Scrooge’s tightened shoulders, the ghosts’ fluid forms, Tiny Tim’s fragile hope. Every frame feels like a living snow globe, full of wonder and felt nostalgia.

Memorable Moments

•  The crackling fireplace where Scrooge first remembers his sister’s lullaby.  

• Fred’s Christmas dinner, bursting with laughter and steaming pudding.  

• Belle’s tear-bright confession of parting ways, as young Scrooge clutches ambition over affection.  

• Tiny Tim’s blessing, uttered in a fragile whisper that reverberates through Scrooge’s soul.  

 The final dawn, when Scrooge races through London, a man reborn, throwing coins and gratitude in equal measure.

Quotes to Cherish

“When you strike your stroke of kindness, it echoes through eternity.” – Ghost of Christmas Present

 “Memories can bind us or set us free.” – Ghost of Christmas Past

 “Every soul deserves its second chance.” – Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come

🏭 Production & Release

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol is a 2022 animated musical fantasy comedy-drama directed by Stephen Donnelly, with a screenplay by Donnelly and the late Leslie Bricusse. The film was produced by Timeless Films and Axis Studios, and is dedicated to Bricusse, who passed away in 2021.  

After a limited theatrical run in the United States on November 18, 2022, the movie premiered globally on Netflix on December 2, 2022. A specially edited 10-minute 4D attraction, “Scrooge 4D: A Christmas Carol,” also debuted at select venues, offering a condensed, immersive experience.  

Final Reflection

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022) is more than a festive romp—it’s a reminder that generosity and grace can thaw the deepest freeze. It invites us to revisit our own past choices, to re-embrace forgotten joys, and to share warmth with those around us.  

Which moment left the biggest imprint on you? Was it a melody that caught your breath or a memory that made you smile? Share your thoughts below and let’s unwrap the magic together.