A Christmas Story
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- Trailer 1 (01:21)
- Official Clip: Its a Major Award! (00:53)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
Cast
- Peter Billingsley
- Darren McGavin
- Melinda Dillon
- Ian Petrella
- Scott Schwartz
- R.D. Robb
- Tedde Moore
- Yano Anaya
- Zack Ward
- Jean Shepherd
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Dec 25, 2016
94 Nothing captures the essence of Christmas like the scene where the dad is struggling and uttering obscenities to himself while decorating the tree.
SilentDawnDec 23, 2020the classic moment when you're loving an old movie you haven't seen in a long time and then get smacked across the face with an unbelievably racist scene
JaxiNov 30, 2018I.. I don't get it.
Buddy O - Dec 13, 2024
12/13/24 On Friday the 13th of December, 2024, the Flanaplex was overtaken by one of the most fascinating double features in its history. We watched two films by director Bob Clark: 1974's slasher classic BLACK CHRISTMAS followed immediately by 1983's classic A CHRISTMAS…
Mike FlanaganDec 24, 2021“my favorite part is when he’s wearing his footie jammies and his tongue got stuck to the pole. um it’s not really christmasy but i don’t know why. so just give a heads up christmas story and like and comment if you like it. and i hope you guys will like my review because i…
my 12 year old nieceDec 24, 2020it is, indeed, a story about christmas
Lucy - Dec 5, 2021
"Frah-jeeeel-eh"
Keith 📽🎬🍿Dec 24, 2023me: “you’re the same age as ralphie in the movie!” my niece: “does that mean i can say the f word? 😏”
LucyDec 16, 2023A Christmas Story is a Norman Rockwell painting come to life…pure Americana
Dave Edwards
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- Randy dislikedA Christmas Story
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Arron Anastasia dislikedA Christmas StoryIf you like boring uneventful films that don’t deserve a 24 hour television marathon this is for you. Otherwise don’t waste your time. This Christmas movie just doesn’t do it for me. 2/10
Sabrina Bondi likedA Christmas StoryThis witty, insightful, hugely enjoyable movie is riven with glorious home truths and a merciful lack of saccharin.
- Mr.E189 likedA Christmas Story
7/10 old classic, good if you're into slow films with a hint of comedy
Sugama lovedA Christmas StorySo good and recognizable and quotable and comforting
V likedA Christmas StoryAlways a good watch. But not one I watch every year
- Dawn B Parker lovedA Christmas Story
Classic 👍
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Cee is "meh" onA Christmas Storyfor about 6 months after i saw this movie for the first time (i was about 5), i truly thought fudge was the F word, and would drop it into casual conversation as a “bad word” waiting for someone to call me out on swearing. when no one did, i finally asked my mom what the F word was, and i got in…
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- DBDebbie Burch
It was great to see this on the big screen!
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Metacritic
USER SCORE (201)
Universal acclaim based on 201 Reviews
Oh, there's no doubt about it, Clark is manipulating his audience right down to those Jingle Bells, but only an unreformed Scrooge would hate him for it. A Christmas Story is a joy to the world, right down to the moment Mom slips downstairs to unplug the tree lights.
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
This richly remembered tale of Christmas past, with writer Jean Shepherd recalling the days when a Red Ryder BB gun really meant something, is already something of a Christmas perennial.
Michael Wilmington
Chicago Tribune
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is A Christmas Story (1983)?
The movie is 1hr 34min long.
What's A Christmas Story (1983) about?
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
Who's the cast of A Christmas Story (1983)?
- Peter Billingsley as Ralph 'Ralphie' Parker
- Darren McGavin as Mr. Parker
- Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker
- Ian Petrella as Randy Parker
- Scott Schwartz as Flick
- R.D. Robb as Schwartz
- Tedde Moore as Miss Shields
- Yano Anaya as Grover Dill
- Zack Ward as Scut Farkus
- Jean Shepherd
Who's the director behind A Christmas Story (1983)?
Bob Clark directed A Christmas Story (1983).
Who produced A Christmas Story (1983)?
Bob Clark, Don Carmody and René Dupont produced A Christmas Story (1983).
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