A Christmas Story Live! (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2017, A Christmas Story Live! is a music and tv movie film directed by Alex Rudzinski, running about 131 minutes. “The most beloved Christmas movie becomes the biggest live holiday musical event.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Story Live! stars Andy Walken as Ralphie Parker, Maya Rudolph as Mother Parker, Chris Diamantopoulos as Old Man Parker and Matthew Broderick as Ralphie as an Adult, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, A Christmas Story Live! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Christmas Story Live! page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Christmas Story Live! tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Christmas Story Live! (2017)?
- In US, A Christmas Story Live! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Christmas Story Live! worth watching?
- A Christmas Story Live! holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Christmas Story Live!?
- A Christmas Story Live! stars Andy Walken, Maya Rudolph, Chris Diamantopoulos, Matthew Broderick and Jane Krakowski.
- When was A Christmas Story Live! released?
- A Christmas Story Live! was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.