Scrooged
"The spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways."
Originally released in 1988. Scrooged is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Richard Donner.
Starring Bill Murray, Karen Allen, and John Forsythe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,647 votes)
Budget
$32M
Production budget
Box Office
$60.3M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Robert Mitchum
as Preston Rhinelander
David Johansen
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Carol Kane
as Ghost of Christmas Present
Nicholas Phillips
as Calvin Cooley
Michael J. Pollard
as Herman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $32,000,000
- Revenue
- $60,300,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Mirage Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scrooged about?
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 ...
Who directed Scrooged?
Scrooged was directed by Richard Donner.
How long is Scrooged?
Scrooged has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Scrooged released?
Scrooged was released on November 22, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scrooged?
The main cast of Scrooged includes Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover, Bobcat Goldthwait.
Is Scrooged worth watching?
Scrooged has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,647 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.