

A Christmas Story
1983-11-18 · 93 min · ★ 7.2
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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Production details
- Directors
- Bob Clark
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 20,700,000
Top Cast
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
Drew HocevarMale Elf
David EdwardKid with Goggles
Helen E. KaiderWicked WitchTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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