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Spirited is an Apple TV+ original film that premiered on November 18, 2022, following its theatrical engagement a week prior.

Plot[]

For nearly two centuries, Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come have led a team of afterlife spirits in helping find and redeem one new human soul or “perp” every Christmas ("That Christmas Morning Feelin'"). Present has been eligible for "retirement" for decades but refuses to do so, despite being tempted by the promise of settling down and making up for his own failures in his past life ("Present's Lament").

Scoping for a new soul to redeem, the spirits encounter Clint Briggs, a renowned, controversial media consultant ("Bringin' Back Christmas"). Despite Marley's insistence that Briggs is "unredeemable", Present is set on him, as he believes that Clint's redemption could have a “ripple” effect and make him a force for positive change in humanity. The Ghosts begin a year of research on Clint in preparation for the annual haunt. ("Ripple").

As Christmas approaches, the Ghosts visit Clint's headquarters, where they witness him instructing his niece Wren, who is running for class president, to tank her grades and post an unflattering video of her opponent Joshua. Clint’s assistant Kimberly, who uncovered the video at Clint's instruction, is riddled with guilt and almost quits, but ultimately doesn't ("The View from Here"). Matters are further complicated when Kimberly is unexpectedly able to see Present, who finds himself attracted to her. The haunt starts, but it quickly goes off the rails when Clint repeatedly interrupts Marley ("The Story of Your Life (Marley's Haunt)") and then seduces the willing Past, forcing Present to step in and take over.

Clint is dismissive of Present and resists his past memories, particularly those of his ex-girlfriend Nora, who broke up with him over his selfishness, and of his older sister Carrie, who asked Clint to raise her daughter Wren while on her deathbed. Realizing that Clint's case will require an unconventional approach, Present takes Clint back into his own past, where Present reveals that he was once Ebenezer Scrooge, the only other irredeemable soul to go through the program ("Good Afternoon"). Marley is furious and orders Present to "stick to the script".

Present brings Clint to Nora, happily celebrating Christmas with her husband and children, but Clint deduces that it is Present himself who longs for a happy family life with Kimberly ("The Story of Your Life (Clint's Pitch)"). Present dismisses this and instead shows him Joshua's horrified reaction to Wren's re-posting of his video. Present then finally gets Clint to relive his most painful memory: Carrie's dying request of Clint to raise Wren, which Clint had refused and passed onto their younger brother Owen.

Present prepares to leave Clint with Yet-To-Come, but Clint forces Present to confront his own fears about whether he was truly redeemed, as Scrooge had died only three weeks after encountering the Ghosts. Clint convinces Present to take his retirement and give life on Earth another try ("Unredeemable"). Soon after, the two wake up in Clint's apartment, and Present, now mortal, asks Kimberly out on a date ("The View from Here (Riverwalk)"). Clint is then intercepted by Yet-to-Come and shown glimpses of the future, including Joshua's suicide after Wren's video destroys his reputation. Shaken, Clint tries to run from the haunt, but Past and Yet-To-Come block his escape and force him back to Earth.

Returning to his apartment, Clint and Present race to stop Wren from posting the video. Just as they catch up to her, Kimberly stops them. She tells Clint that she convinced Wren not to do it, then quits her job. Present is jubilant and waits for Clint to receive his congratulations from the ghost crew, but is confused when they don’t arrive.

Clint explains that all he did was rectify a mistake and that he hasn't changed, but he tells Present that life is still worth trying and offers his friendship. Present, despondent and convinced he is unredeemable, jumps in front of an oncoming bus in order to return to his job in the afterlife. Clint shoves him out of the way, and just before the bus hits, time freezes, and the spirits arrive to congratulate Clint for achieving his redemption ("Do a Little Good"). However, when time resumes, the bus hits Clint, killing him. Carrie arrives shortly after to lead Clint into the afterlife, and while Clint is overjoyed to see his sister again, he is reluctant to leave Present behind. Instead, he makes a proposal to Marley.

Several years later, Clint has assumed the role of the Ghost of Christmas Present and is in a relationship with Past. He is expanding the program to include other holidays, take on more perps every year, and has brought Carrie onboard as part of the staff. Clint also regularly visits Present, now married to Kimberly and father of their two children, and the friends continue to work together redeeming souls. Wren has grown up and has been accepted into a masters program at Stanford ("That Christmas Morning Feelin' (Curtain Call)").

In a post-credit scene, the hotel manager from the Christmas tree convention is revealed to be the next "perp" chosen for redemption.

Songs[]

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Source[]

Title(s) Performed by
"Joy to the World" Paul Croteau
"In Your Eyes" Peter Gabriel
"O Christmas Tree" Jordan Seigel
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Brenda Lee
Selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas:
"Charlie Brown Theme"
"Linus and Lucy"
The Vince Guaraldi Trio
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" Kidz Bop Kids
Beethoven's "Für Elise" Sean Wiggins and Zane Taylor
"Step into Christmas" Elton John
"Santa Baby" Maria Z
"Come On Over Santa" Sean Wiggins and Wes Garren
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" Ken Morrison

Cast[]

Actor/actress Character(s)
Will Ferrell Present
Ryan Reynolds Clint Briggs
Octavia Spencer Kimberly
Patrick Page Marley
Sunita Mani Past
Loren Woods (body)
Tracy Morgan (voice)
Yet to Come
Joe Tippett Owen
Marlow Barkley Wren
Young Carrie (young)
Aimee Carrero Nora
Andrea Anders Carrie Briggs
Jen Tullock Wendy
Adam Grupper Mr. Bryan
Rose Byrne Ms. Blansky
Matt Cardenes Neighbor Dad
Ava Bernstine-Mitchell Neighbor Mom
Costume Ghost #1
Charlene Anders Neighbor Girl
Naheem Garcia Harlan
Jayme Rae Dailey Security Ghost
Nico Tirozzi Clint (age 8)
Chloe Arnold Senator
Ian Dolley 1800s London Boy
Alison Weller 1800s Street Vendor
Candice Marie Zoe
Darrion Gallegos Gabe
Woody Fu Charlie
Maximilian Piazza Josh Hubbins
Martin Lee Father
Gregory Swartz
Chau Long
Support Ghosts
Maven Morgan Present's Daughter
Giovanni Daniel Pollina Present's Son
P.J. Byrne Mr. Alteli
Jon Kobs Cab Driver
Ai Shimatsu Communications Ghost
Kameron N. Saunders Headset Ghost
Sophia Algilani Wren (age 8)
Jeremy Hudson 1800s Bobby Cop
Jason Holley 1800s Carriage Driver
Sky Vaux Fuller 1800s Ragamuffin Girl
Donyelle Denise Jones 1800s Woman in Line
Danny Silverberg 1800s Priest
Pamela Yasutake 1800s Bride
Will Thomas 1800s Groom
Elf Partygoer
Courtney Allen 1800s Scullery Maid
Scott Myrick 1800s Pauper
Khadijah Wilson
Martha Nichols
1800s Proper Ladies
Gavin Maddox Bergman Oliver Twist
Amanda Cleghorn 1800s Woman in Line
Christina Glur 1800s Pub Woman
Kim Niemi 1800s Pub Waitress
Addison Sharp Briggs Media Receptionist
Gaby Diaz Spanish Ghost
Jeremy Hays 1800s Showman
Marcos Valles Nora's Husband
Kevin Craig West Steve (Tree Grower)
Steve Gagliastro Walter the Janitor
Kaitlynn Edgar
Randi Freitas
Reporters
Jabu Graybeal Randy
Judi Dench Self
Elijah Peter Carvalho Nora's Son
Emelia Harewood Nora's Daughter
Amos Lee Hamrick III
Josiah Hamrick
Present's Fantasy Sons
Mauro DePasquale
Edward Conley
Philip Madison
Jazz Trio
Thomas P. Gillis Old Clint
Bianca Brewton Ghost Research Assistant
Heather Sullivan 1800s Mother with Pram
Alex Akerblom 1800s Aristocrat
James Grillo 1800s Pianist
Billy Concha 1800s Fish and Chips Man
Maraide Green Coffee Ghost
Valerie Martin NY Bystander
Cynthia Meng Owen's Keyboardist
Alexandra Eckhardt Owen's Bassist
Maud Arnold Ghost Executive
Jimmy Fallon Self
Samuel Williams Self
Lily Sullivan HR Ghost (Margo)
Alise Morales
Cheyenne Perez
Recruit Women
Cody Brotter
Nate Jackson
Recruit Guys

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