Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-ebenezer-scrooge"

1. Ricky Stanicky (2024)

R | 113 min | Comedy

When three childhood best friends pull a prank that goes wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, they still use the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior.

Director: Peter Farrelly | Stars: Zac Efron, John Cena, Andrew Santino, Riley Stiles

Votes: 39,639

2. Die Hard (1988)

R | 132 min | Action, Thriller

A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson

Votes: 945,823 | Gross: $83.01M

3. Paddington 2 (2017)

PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.

Director: Paul King | Stars: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins

Votes: 94,038 | Gross: $40.44M

4. Bros (I) (2022)

R | 115 min | Comedy, Romance

Two men with commitment problems attempt a relationship.

Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Guy Branum, Miss Lawrence

Votes: 35,092

5. Violent Night (2022)

R | 112 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller

An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Director: Tommy Wirkola | Stars: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Hassell

Votes: 99,122 | Gross: $50.06M

6. The Polar Express (2004)

G | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis

Votes: 241,360 | Gross: $183.37M

7. Carnage (2011)

R | 80 min | Comedy, Drama

Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the discussion into chaos.

Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, John C. Reilly

Votes: 133,040 | Gross: $2.55M

8. Scrooged (1988)

PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.

Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover

Votes: 116,443 | Gross: $60.33M

9. Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

PG | 99 min | Comedy, Family

With their daughter, Blair, away in Peru, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas all together until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate it at the last minute.

Director: Joe Roth | Stars: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh

Votes: 57,598 | Gross: $73.78M

10. Merry Little Batman (2023)

TV-Y7 | 96 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Damian Wayne is left alone at home while his father, Batman, goes out to help the Justice League on Christmas Eve, but ends up discovering a plot in Gotham to steal Christmas and take the chance to be a superhero like Batman.

Director: Mike Roth | Stars: Luke Wilson, Yonas Kibreab, James Cromwell, David Hornsby

Votes: 3,711

11. The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (2023 TV Special)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In this new adventure set before the events of the feature, there's nothing the Bad Guys love more than Christmas morning, because while everyone is home opening presents, it's the perfect ... See full summary »

Directors: Christo Stamboliev, Bret Haaland | Stars: Michael Godere, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, Raul Ceballos, Chris Diamantopoulos

Votes: 1,598

12. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)

G | 26 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

The classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.

Director: Burny Mattinson | Stars: Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan

Votes: 15,366 | Gross: $21.00M

13. Christmas at Castle Hart (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Brooke Bennett goes to Ireland for Christmas to search for her Irish roots. While there, she meets Aiden Hart. Mistaken for an elite event planner, she's hired to host his castle's epic Christmas party.

Director: Stefan Scaini | Stars: Lacey Chabert, Stuart Townsend, Ali Hardiman, Kate O'Toole

Votes: 2,044

14. Cash on Demand (1961)

Not Rated | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A charming but ruthless criminal holds the family of a bank manager hostage as part of a cold-blooded plan to steal 97,000 pounds.

Director: Quentin Lawrence | Stars: Peter Cushing, André Morell, Richard Vernon, Norman Bird

Votes: 2,885

15. Welcome to Christmas (2018 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A resort developer tasked with finding a location for a new ski resort is assigned to visit the small town of Christmas, Colorado.

Director: Gary Harvey | Stars: Eric Mabius, Jennifer Finnigan, Susan Hogan, Lauren McNamara

Votes: 1,529

16. Pinwheel (1976–1990)

TV-Y | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A quaint Victorian boarding house powered by a pinwheel on the roof. In each episode, the inhabitants of Pinwheel House solve problems and play games for preschoolers.

Stars: Jim Jinkins, George James, C.C. Loveheart, Elizabeth Abassi

Votes: 326

17. The Mistletoe Promise (2016 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Two self-confessed 'Christmasphobes' sign a contract which will mutually benefit them over the holiday season.

Director: David Winning | Stars: Jaime King, Luke Macfarlane, Christie Laing, Lochlyn Munro

Votes: 3,716

18. Ghosts of Christmas Always (2022 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Fantasy, Romance

It follows Katherine, a Ghost of Christmas Present, as she helps one soul to rediscover his Christmas spirit, but this year has something unusual in store

Director: Rich Newey | Stars: Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Kathleen Garrett

Votes: 1,844

19. Christmas Mail (2010)

TV-PG | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

In this holiday romantic comedy, a mysterious woman who works at the post office answering Santa's mail captures the heart of a disillusioned postal carrier

Director: John Murlowski | Stars: Ashley Scott, A.J. Buckley, Lochlyn Munro, Rolonda Watts

Votes: 1,952

20. Road to Christmas (2018 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A TV producer is producing a Christmas Special for the 5th year but she is then told to co-produce it with the host's son. Initially, she's not too happy about it but - Christmas brings friends and families together.

Director: Allan Harmon | Stars: Jessy Schram, Teryl Rothery, Matreya Scarrwener, Chad Michael Murray

Votes: 2,271

21. It's Christmas, Carol! (2012 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

On Christmas Eve in Chicago, heartless publishing-exec tyrant Carol is haunted by her dead ex-boss--who is the ghost of Christmas past, present, and future.

Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Carrie Fisher, Olivia Cheng, Tygh Runyan

Votes: 1,069

22. Nantucket Noel (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 86 min | Romance

Christina learns of a developer who is planning to tear down the wharf that is home to her toy store. Tensions rise as she falls for the developer's son, Andy.

Director: Kirsten Hansen | Stars: Sarah Power, Trevor Donovan, Payton Lepinski, Daniel Bacon

Votes: 1,123

23. The 12 Days of Christmas Eve (2022 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy

When successful businessman Brian Conway gets into a car accident on Christmas Eve, Santa gives him 12 chances to re-do the day and repair the relationships in his life to find the true meaning of Christmas.

Director: Dustin Rikert | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Spencer Grammer, Mitch Poulos, Uschi Umscheid

Votes: 938

24. Christmas in the City (2013 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

With the threat of having to close her father's candy store, Wendy and her 5-year-old daughter travel to the big city in the hope of making enough money to save it.

Director: Marita Grabiak | Stars: Ashley Williams, Ashanti, Jon Prescott, Shanola Hampton

Votes: 1,666

25. The Gathering (1977 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 94 min | Drama

A dying father pulls his torn family back together for a last Christmas.

Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Edward Asner, Maureen Stapleton, Rebecca Balding, Sarah Cunningham

Votes: 811

26. Christmas Angel (2012 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Family

Christmas wishes made before a long-abandoned house that start coming true lead an elementary-school girl to discover a reclusive woman living inside.

Director: Brian Herzlinger | Stars: Della Reese, Teri Polo, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kevin Sorbo

Votes: 1,289

27. Meet Me at Christmas (2020 TV Movie)

82 min | Drama, Romance

When Joan's (Bell) son's wedding planner unexpectedly quits, she must coordinate his Christmas Eve wedding with the help of the bride's uncle Beau (Deklin). As they work alongside each ... See full summary »

Director: Annie Bradley | Stars: Catherine Bell, Mark Deklin, Luke Bilyk, Sage Kitchen

Votes: 1,180

28. The Christmas List (1997 TV Movie)

96 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Perfume saleslady Melody Parris feels like her life is in neutral. Her stick-in-the mud boyfriend won't commit and she gets passed over for a promotion at the store where she works. She ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: Mimi Rogers, Rob Stewart, Stella Stevens, Bill Switzer

Votes: 1,483

29. Bah Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006 Video)

TV-G | 46 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Greedy duck hates Christmas but loves money. Throughout the night, he gets visited by three ghosts.

Director: Charles Visser | Stars: Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Billy West, June Foray

Votes: 1,441

30. The Young Lovers (1964)

Approved | 109 min | Drama

Eddie wants to live a life without responsibilities. He meets Pam and they fall in love. When Pam gets pregnant, Eddie must face up to the problem.

Director: Samuel Goldwyn Jr. | Stars: Peter Fonda, Sharon Hugueny, Nick Adams, Deborah Walley

Votes: 199

31. On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

After they are caught in the act, a by-the-book department store security guard is assigned as the custodian of a pickpocketing duo.

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Mary Stuart Masterson, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Pratt, David Hewlett

Votes: 909

32. A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994 TV Movie)

G | 69 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaptation of the story, but is acting a bit stingy in real-life.

Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Henry Corden, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward

Votes: 1,631

33. Just This Once (1952)

Passed | 90 min | Comedy

Mark MacLene owes the IRS, the banks, and others a lot of money. The problem is that his trust makes $1,000,000 a year, but he spends $150,000 every month. His trustee Sam uses the power of... See full summary »

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Janet Leigh, Peter Lawford, Lewis Stone, Marilyn Erskine

Votes: 449

34. Christmas Town (2008 Video)

G | 83 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A cynical workaholic gets suspicious of her banker father's sudden departure from his career and city life to move to a small town with unusually strong ties to Christmas.

Director: George Erschbamer | Stars: Nicole de Boer, Patrick Muldoon, Gig Morton, Garry Chalk

Votes: 1,141

35. The Honeymooners (1977 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy

As Christmas approaches, Ralph Kramden's latest get-rich scheme risks his and Alice's life savings -- and trusting pal Ed Norton's holiday bonus -- on the lottery. The gamble also places Alice's mother's Social Security check in jeopardy.

Director: Jackie Gleason | Stars: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Jane Kean

Votes: 86

36. Lacy's Christmas Do-Over (2021)

TV-PG | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Lacy, a career-driven business woman, goes to a B&B in Illinois at the advice of a new therapist. There she finds herself stuck in a mystical, small Christmas town, reliving the same day over and over. Lacy must figure out how to escape.

Director: Ari Golan | Stars: Jon Lovitz, Claire Van der Linden, Kyle Patrick, Scarlett Roselynn

Votes: 102

37. An Edwardian Christmas 1910 (2021)

17 min | Short, Family, History

Mr. Barton was the brother of Mrs. Reid, last Edwardian owner of Lauriston Castle. He has invited an English friend to Lauriston for the festive season and introduces new Christmas traditions to the family.

Director: Ash Pryce | Stars: David Fisher, Linda McDonald, Freda McGlynn, Chris Pearson

38. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode: The I Love Lucy Christmas Show (1956)

TV-Y | 26 min | Comedy, Family

On Christmas Eve, the Ricardos and the Mertzes recall past events in their lives, as seen in clips from past episodes.

Directors: James V. Kern, William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

Votes: 558

39. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode: Cold Turkey (2003)

TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy

Patsy is angry when Eddy refuses to go away with her for Christmas, preferring to stay at home with the family and ordering a tree so large Patsy gets her hair caught in it. Patsy collapses... See full summary »

Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks

Votes: 253

40. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Christmas Day at the Bunkers' (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie is depressed at Christmas because his boss canceled his holiday bonus (purportedly for screwing up a work order) and he doesn't know how to break the news to his family.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 291

41. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Christmas Special (2005)

TV-14 | 68 min | Crime, Drama

It's Christmastime at Larkhall. A new prisoner is left at reception without any paperwork to say who she is or what she's in for. The two Julies are reunited. A snowstorm sweeps England causing a blackout.

Director: Martin Hutchings | Stars: Nicola Redmond, Michael Fish, Gaynor Howe, Ellie Haddington

Votes: 36

42. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: A Vision of Sugar Plums (1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

When an orphan visits the Stevens' for Christmas who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, Samantha takes him to the North Pole to visit the man himself.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Alice Pearce

Votes: 487

43. PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode: GeoCore (2000)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A chemist hired by a shady businessman to analyze a soil sample from the sacred ground of a Native American tribe is killed by something in it. Lindsay, Peter and everyone in the building are put in quarantine. A shaman offers her help.

Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Joanne Vannicola, Colin Fox

Votes: 13

44. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Ebenezer Sanford (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Tightfisted Fred gets a ghostly wake-up call in this spoof of "A Christmas Carol."

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton, LaWanda Page

Votes: 153

45. Special Unit 2 (2001–2002)
Episode: The Wish (2002)

Action, Comedy, Crime

A genie-like creature, called a Djinn, is getting close to her quota needed to become a free willed being able to cause chaos and destruction wherever she wishes. Just as Nick starts to get... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Michael Landes, Alexondra Lee, Richard Gant, Danny Woodburn

Votes: 31

46. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode: Devil's Due (1991)

TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While answering a distress call, Picard finds himself not sure of exactly who he is dealing with, but he's sure he's not dealing with the planet's version of the Devil, as she claims to be.

Director: Tom Benko | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,437

47. The Royle Family (1998–2012)
Episode: Sunday Afternoon (1998)

28 min | Comedy

Barbara's mum Norma, known as Nana, comes for Sunday tea and to see Denise in her wedding dress. Nana's reminiscing about the old days and long-dead friends sends the usually lazy Jim into ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Sue Johnston, Doreen Keogh

Votes: 166

48. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode: Kaisha (2006)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama

Tony and Phil begin an explosive conflict that puts Phil in the hospital, while Christopher and Tony both embark on new romances with the same woman.

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 6,159

49. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: Xmas Marks the Spot (1986)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

The fate of Christmas depends on the Ghostbusters filling in for the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future while Egon attempts to retrieve the real ghosts from the containment unit.

Director: Richard Raynis | Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 180

50. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Ward's Baseball (1960)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Larry Mondello convinces Beaver to play catch using Ward's valuable autographed baseball, with disastrous results.

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 142