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A Christmas Story

“A tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.”

7.219831h 33mComedyFamily

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A Christmas Story is a 1983 comedy and family film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

PG age rating1h 33mComedyFamily

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8

Type: Feature film
Released: 1983-11-18
Runtime: 1h 33m
Genres: Comedy, Family
Director: Bob Clark
Original language: English
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 · 1,486 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names

Melinda DillonMother

Darren McGavinThe Old Man

Peter BillingsleyRalphie

Jean ShepherdRalphie as an Adult (voice)

Ian PetrellaRandy

Scott SchwartzFlick

R.D. RobbSchwartz

Tedde MooreMiss Shields

Yano AnayaGrover Dill

Zack WardScut Farkus

Jeff GillenSanta Claus

Leslie CarlsonChristmas Tree Man

Jim HunterFreight Man

Patty JohnsonHead Elf

Questions about A Christmas Story

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Where can I watch A Christmas Story in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, A Christmas Story is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is A Christmas Story suitable for children?

A Christmas Story is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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 runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the A Christmas Story trailer?

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