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A Christmas Story (1983)

โ€œA tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,470 votes 1h 33m pg ComedyFamily

#15 of 39 films from 1983 #609 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Bob Clark ยท Written by Bob Clark, Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown

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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.

Cast

Melinda Dillonas Mother
Darren McGavinas The Old Man
Peter Billingsleyas Ralphie
Jean Shepherdas Ralphie as an Adult (voice)
Ian Petrellaas Randy
Scott Schwartzas Flick
Tedde Mooreas Miss Shields
R.D. Robbas Schwartz
Zack Wardas Scut Farkus
Yano Anayaas Grover Dill
Jeff Gillenas Santa Claus
Leslie Carlsonas Christmas Tree Man
Jim Hunteras Freight Man
Patty Johnsonas Head Elf

Facts

Release dateNovember 18, 1983
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 1983 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$3,300,000
Box office$20,700,000 (6.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0085334

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Questions

How long is A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is A Christmas Story worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,470 votes, which places it #15 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 64%) and #609 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story was directed by Bob Clark. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Black Christmas (1974), Porky's (1981).
Who stars in A Christmas Story?
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.
What is A Christmas Story rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Christmas Story?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55750.

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