A Christmas Story (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1983, A Christmas Story is a comedy and family film directed by Bob Clark, running about 93 minutes. “Peace, Harmony, Comfort and Joy... Maybe Next Year.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. A Christmas Story stars Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker, Darren McGavin as The Old Man (Mr. Parker), Peter Billingsley as Ralphie Parker and Jean Shepherd as Ralphie as an Adult (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Christmas Story has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Christmas Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Christmas Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Christmas Story (1983)?
- In US, A Christmas Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Christmas Story worth watching?
- A Christmas Story holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Christmas Story?
- A Christmas Story stars Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Jean Shepherd and Ian Petrella.
- When was A Christmas Story released?
- A Christmas Story was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.