A Christmas Story (1983)
Peace, Harmony, Comfort and Joy... Maybe Next Year.
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.
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Top billed cast
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Melinda DillonMrs. Parker
Darren McGavinThe Old Man (Mr. Parker)
Peter BillingsleyRalphie Parker
Jean ShepherdRalphie as an Adult (voice)
Ian PetrellaRandy Parker
Scott SchwartzFlick
R.D. RobbSchwartz
Zack WardScut FarkusYano AnayaGrover Dill
Tedde MooreMiss ShieldsJeff GillenSanta Claus
Leslie CarlsonChristmas Tree ManKeywords
ChristmasHolidayNostalgiaSnow1940sYoung boyChinese restaurantTongueBb gunChristmas tree dealerMall santa
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · FamilyTheme affinityChristmas · Holiday · NostalgiaDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference113445Actor preference151464 · 151465 · 7767
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What is A Christmas Story 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.
How long is A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story has a runtime of 93 minutes.
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