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Scrooged (1988)

โ€œThe spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,765 votes 1h 41m pg-13 ComedyFantasyDrama

#34 of 68 films from 1988 #1036 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Richard Donner ยท Written by Charles Dickens, Michael O'Donoghue, Mitch Glazer

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Overview

Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life. But after firing a staff member on Christmas Eve, Frank is visited by a series of ghosts who give him a chance to re-evaluate his actions and right the wrongs of his past.

Cast

Bill Murrayas Francis Cross
Karen Allenas Claire Phillips
John Forsytheas Lew Hayward
John Gloveras Bryce Cummings
Bobcat Goldthwaitas Eliot Loudermilk
David Johansenas Ghost of Christmas Past
Carol Kaneas Ghost of Christmas Present
Robert Mitchumas Preston Rhinelander
Nicholas Phillipsas Calvin Cooley
Michael J. Pollardas Herman
Alfre Woodardas Grace Cooley
Mabel Kingas Gramma
John Murrayas James Cross
Jamie Farras Jacob Marley

Facts

Release dateNovember 22, 1988
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$32,000,000
Box office$60,300,000 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0096061

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Questions

How long is Scrooged?
Scrooged runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Scrooged worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,765 votes, which places it #34 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 51%) and #1036 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Scrooged?
Scrooged was directed by Richard Donner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Goonies (1985), The Omen (1976), Lethal Weapon (1987).
Who stars in Scrooged?
Bill Murray as Francis Cross; Karen Allen as Claire Phillips; John Forsythe as Lew Hayward; John Glover as Bryce Cummings; Bobcat Goldthwait as Eliot Loudermilk; David Johansen as Ghost of Christmas Past.
What is Scrooged rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Scrooged?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2846.

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