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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Mitch Glazer (written by) &
Michael O'Donoghue (written by) ...
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Release Date:
23 November 1988 (USA) more
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Bill Murray is back among the ghosts. Only this time, it's three against one. more
Plot:
A cynically selfish TV executive gets haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations more
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(35 articles)
Screen Rant’s Favorite Christmas Movies
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Going To The Movies With Hollywood's Crappiest Christmas Gifts
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THE perfect modern Christmas movie more (111 total)

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101 min
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The character name Calvin Cooley is a reference to President Calvin Coolidge who was known as a man of few words. more
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Continuity: After the encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Past, Frank decides to visit Claire at work. The business card she gave him says "Operation Reach Out" but the doors Frank walks into say "Operation Outreach". more
Quotes:
[Props man tries to attach antlers to a mouse]
Props man: I can't get the antlers glued to this little guy. We tried Crazy Glue, but it don't work.
Frank Cross: Did you try staples?
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Featured in A Hollywood Christmas (1996) (V) more
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It's Howdy Doody Time more

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THE perfect modern Christmas movie, 23 December 2002
10/10
Author: Luke-129 from New York

I'm amazed by all the negative and mean-spirited comments for this movie. "Scrooged" is a cinematic gem, one of the most outstanding films of the '80s or any time for that matter. Bill Murray is at his comedic best, and he is entirely convincing as a bitter network exec who has lost sight of the important things in his life, like family and friends. You know the Dickens story, but Richard Donner's film version breathes life into the story and gives it extra meaning for modern audiences. Supporting actors all do wonders with their roles, from Robert Mitchum to Carol Kane to Michael J. Pollard. This film will make you laugh, and will certainly bring a little warmth into your Christmas season.

For those who sight this film as mean-spirited or dark, they surely must be missing something. This film is funny, charming, and sweet. Frightening and warm at the same time, "Scrooged" is a modern masterpiece that has been unjustly overlooked and unappreciated. While there are other enjoyable Christmas films of the '80s ("A Christmas Story" and "Christmas Vacation" seem to get more than enough praise), none can hold a light towards "Scrooged", an excellent Christmas movie for modern audiences.

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