A Christmas Story(1983)
“A tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.”
Overview
The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.
Director
Bob Clark
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Melinda Dillon
as Mother
Darren McGavin
as The Old Man
Peter Billingsley
as Ralphie
Jean Shepherd
as Ralphie as an Adult (voice)
Ian Petrella
as Randy
Scott Schwartz
as Flick
R.D. Robb
as Schwartz
Tedde Moore
as Miss Shields
Yano Anaya
as Grover Dill
Zack Ward
as Scut Farkus
Jeff Gillen
as Santa Claus
Leslie Carlson
as Christmas Tree Man
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Christmas Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Christmas Story (1983).
What is A Christmas Story about?▼
The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.
Who directed A Christmas Story?▼
A Christmas Story was directed by Bob Clark and released in 1983. It is a comedy, family film.
How long is A Christmas Story?▼
A Christmas Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in A Christmas Story?▼
The cast of A Christmas Story includes Melinda Dillon as Mother, Darren McGavin as The Old Man, Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, Jean Shepherd as Ralphie as an Adult (voice), Ian Petrella as Randy and more.
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