6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Scrooged (1988)
Scrooged (1988)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques extreme corporate greed and the commercialization of human values, advocating for empathy and connection over profit, which aligns with left-leaning themes despite its focus on individual redemption.
The movie features a predominantly white cast typical of its release era, without explicit race or gender swaps for traditionally white main roles. The narrative focuses on the personal redemption of its white male protagonist, critiquing his universal flaws rather than his identity, and does not center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Ghost of Christmas Present, canonically a male character in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," is portrayed by a female actress (Carol Kane) in "Scrooged." This constitutes a clear gender swap for a significant character.
In this adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol,' the character analogous to Bob Cratchit, Grace Cooley, is portrayed by a Black actress (Alfre Woodard), while Bob Cratchit is canonically a white character.
The film, a modern retelling of 'A Christmas Carol,' strongly affirms the values of kindness, generosity, and redemption associated with the 'spirit of Christmas.' It portrays Frank Cross's initial dismissal of these values as deeply flawed, ultimately championing the positive aspects of the Christian holiday.
Scrooged (1988) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film primarily focuses on the redemption arc of its heterosexual protagonist, Frank Cross, and does not touch upon queer identities or experiences.
The film "Scrooged" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Frank Cross's journey of redemption, a modern retelling of A Christmas Carol, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.1
3.8
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bill Murray | Francis Cross | Male | White |  United States |
Karen Allen | Claire Phillips | Female | White | United States |
Robert Mitchum | Preston Rhinelander | Male | White | United States |
Carol Kane | Ghost of Christmas Present | Female | White | United States |
Alfre Woodard | Grace Cooley | Female | Black | United States |
Lee Majors | Self | Male | White | United States |
Brian Doyle-Murray | Earl Cross | Male | White | United States |
Jennie Lew Tugend | Foo-Ling | Female | East Asian | United States |
Mitch Glazer | Guest | Male | White | United States |
Michael O'Donoghue | Priest | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
60%
40%
Race
White
80%
Black
10%
East Asian
10%
Nationalities
United States
100%
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