Movie · 1998
Is An All Dogs Christmas Carol based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. An All Dogs Christmas Carol is based on the book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1843).
The movie was released in 1998.
The book behind An All Dogs Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens · first published 1843 · Christmas fiction
Novella by the English author Charles Dickens, first published in 1843.
Other adaptations of A Christmas Carol
- A Christmas Carol (film, 2009)
- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (film, 2009)
- Mickey's Christmas Carol (film, 1983)
- Scrooged (film, 1988)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (film, 1992)
- Christmas Carol: The Movie (film, 2001)
Common questions
Is An All Dogs Christmas Carol based on a book?
Yes. An All Dogs Christmas Carol is based on the book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1843).
Who wrote the book An All Dogs Christmas Carol is based on?
A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1843.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Christmas Carol before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Charles Dickens's books
- Oliver & Company (film, 1988)
- Oliver! (film, 1968)
- Great Expectations (film, 1946)
- Great Expectations (film, 1998)
- Oliver Twist (film, 2005)
- David Copperfield (film, 1935)