The Man Who Invented Christmas 2017
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SplatIn 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career at a crossroads, until the moment when, struggling with inspiration and confronting reality with his childhood memories, a new character is born in the depths of his troubled mind; an old, lonely, embittered man, so vivid, so human, that a whole world grows around him, a story so inspiring that changed the meaning of Christmas forever.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Charles Dickens
as Scrooge
as Mr. John Dickens
as John Forster / Ghost of Christmas Present
as Kate Dickens
as Haddock / Ghost of Marley
as Thackeray
as Leech
as Mrs. Fisk
as Chapman
Director:
Writer:
Charles Dickens, Susan Coyne, Les Standiford
Stars:
Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, Justin Edwards, Morfydd Clark, Donald Sumpter, Miles Jupp, Simon Callow, Miriam Margolyes, Ian McNeice,
Genres:
Drama,History,Comedy,Family
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
105 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Charles Dickens
as Scrooge
as Mr. John Dickens
as John Forster / Ghost of Christmas Present
as Kate Dickens
as Haddock / Ghost of Marley
as Thackeray
as Leech
as Mrs. Fisk
as Chapman
as Mr. Grimsby
as Butcher / Mr. Fezziwig
as Butcher's Wife / Mrs. Fezziwig
as Fanny Dickens / Mrs. Cratchit
as Henry Jr. / Tiny Tim
as Mrs. Dickens
as Rev. Henry Burnett / Mr. Cratchit
as Signor Mazzini
as Tara / Ghost of Christmas Past
as Young Charles
as Presenter
as Stage Manager
as Walter Dickens
as Charley Dickens
as Mamie Dickens
as Katey Dickens
as Maid
as Hall
as Garrick Club Waiter
as Tara / Ghost of Christmas Past
as Young Charles' Brother
as Young Charles' Brother
as Young Charles' Sister
as Young Charles' Sister
as Society Lady
as Mrs. Grimsby
as Toothless Man
as Grave Digger
as Grave Digger
as Cleric
as Clerk
as Bailiff
as Charlotte Wigmore
as Rev. Henry Burnett / Bob Cratchit
as Warren's Foreman
as Punch / Judy
as Pie Man
as Newsagent
as Scam Artist
as Charwoman
as Cratchit Child
as Cratchit Child
as Cratchit Child
as Warren's Factory Boy
as Poll
as Christmas Tree Vendor
as Constable Copperfield
as Mr. Grub
as Grip the Raven
as Grip
as Mittens the Cat
as Tart
as Lover
as Audience Member
as Nobleman
as Middle Class
as Maid
as Audience Member (uncredited)
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