A Christmas Story (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1972, A Christmas Story is a comedy, drama, family and animation film directed by Joseph Barbera, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The special is set in a town almost like in Disney's Lady and the Tramp, and it was Christmas Eve. In one house, a little boy named Timmy was read a Christmas story and tucked into bed. The resident mouse Gumdrop , while admiring the house all decorated for Christmas, noticed Timmy's letter to Santa on the floor. The letter must of have fallen off the table and never got mailed. So he and the family dog Gobber set outside to deliver the letter to Santa and save Christmas for Timmy.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Story stars Daws Butler as Gumdrop (voice), Don Messick as Father (voice), Hal Smith as Santa Claus (voice) and John Stephenson as Post Man (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, A Christmas Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Christmas Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Christmas Story worth watching?
- A Christmas Story holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Christmas Story?
- A Christmas Story stars Daws Butler, Don Messick, Hal Smith, John Stephenson and Walter Tetley.
- When was A Christmas Story released?
- A Christmas Story was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.