Scrooged

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Scrooged

PG-13

Released Nov 23, 1988

1h 41m

Holiday

Comedy

Fantasy

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In this modern take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life, Claire Phillips (Karen Allen). But after firing a staff member, Eliot Loudermilk (Bobcat Goldthwait), 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.

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Critics Consensus

Scrooged gets by with Bill Murray and a dash of holiday spirit, although it's hampered by a markedly conflicted tone and an undercurrent of mean-spiritedness.

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Sheila Benson

Los Angeles Times

It's not a bad notion for a satiric comedy and this one begins well, but then veers entirely out of hand until it's as over-inflated as its own Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and as funny as a mugging.

Nov 19, 2019

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

On balance... Bill Murray's lazy humor carries the movie up until his genuinely sweet relationship with an old girlfriend.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 19, 2019

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Despite the juicy, on-the-edge craziness, Murray is able to layer his outrageous histrionics with an inner sensibility, making his ultimate transformation not only believable but Christmas-cheer uplifting.

Apr 7, 2015

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Rachel Wagner

Hallmarkies Podcast

If you're feeling a need for something more cynical this holiday season it's a great choice

Dec 7, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Film Inquiry

Despite Murray's impeccable portrayal of sneering meanness, the film masterfully strikes a careful balance between heartfelt moments and hilarity.

Jan 12, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It’s the sort of picture where it’s easy to understand the POV of both its fans and its detractors, and I myself have over the decades gone from believing it was slightly underrated to now believing it to be slightly overrated.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 12, 2023

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Mark T

Bill Murray carries the movie. Different take on a Scrooge movie. Worth watching.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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Julian S

SCROOGED has its moments, but its cynicism is overshadowed by a saccharine, rushed finale that may leave the audience and fans of Murray’s trademark irony feeling cheated.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Federico Manuel D

Only christmas movie i care about... after die hard. Still works today. Only Murray can play a soulless millonaire a**hole suit in a lovable way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Facebook U

One of the must see Christmas movies every year

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Bradley M

This movie has ages exceptionally well even after 36 years. One of the many interpretations of A Christmas Carol, and one of Bill Murray’s best roles. The humor, storytelling and pacing make it a holiday must see tradition.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Tyler P

Who in the heck thought this was a good movie? Everyone I know suggested this as I'm a big movie buff and love Christmas. They said it's a must watch every year and that I'm missing out... I can honestly say they're the ones missing out on an hour and 40 minutes they could be using to watch or do something 100 times better. I can't believe this is a "classic." It's erratic, unfunny, the performances are everywhere, you can't hear anything anyone is saying half the time. The mannerisms of the main character are beyond mean and borderline psycho vibes and Bill Murray just YELLS HALF THE TIME and it freaking SUCKS. Why can't Bill Murray just shut up along with half the cast and act normal. He can be a jerk without acting like a 4 year old the whole time. My wife hasn't seen it either and asked what the h*ll was going on every 10 minutes. There's not a single thing to look forward to and I will never show this to my children as this would make them hate christmas movies and rot their brains to useless mush. Watch something better, don't waste your time.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/10/24

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Richard Donner

Director

Bill Murray

Francis Xavier Cross

Karen Allen

Claire Phillips

John Forsythe

Lew Hayward

John Glover

Bryce Cummings

Bobcat Goldthwait

Eliot Loudermilk

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Synopsis

In this modern take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life, Claire Phillips (Karen Allen). But after firing a staff member, Eliot Loudermilk (Bobcat Goldthwait), 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.

Director: Richard Donner
Producer: Richard Donner, Art Linson
Screenwriter: Mitch Glazer, Michael O'Donoghue
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Holiday, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 1988, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.2M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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