A Christmas Story
1330 reviews
Comedy/Family
1h 33m
1983
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...
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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.
- DirectorBob Clark
- Release18 November 1983
- Genre
- Duration1h 33m
- Budget$3,300,000
- Revenue$20,700,000
- Rate1330 reviews
- Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast

Melinda Dillon
Mother

Darren McGavin
The Old Man

Peter Billingsley
Ralphie

Jean Shepherd
Ralphie as an Adult (voice)

Ian Petrella
Randy

Scott Schwartz
Flick

R.D. Robb
Schwartz

Tedde Moore
Miss Shields

Yano Anaya
Grover Dill

Zack Ward
Scut Farkus

Jeff Gillen
Santa Claus

Leslie Carlson
Christmas Tree Man

Drew Hocevar
Male Elf

David Edward
Kid with Goggles

Dwayne McLean
Black Bart

Helen E. Kaider
Wicked Witch

Fred Lee
Waiter #2

Bob Clark
Swede (uncredited)

Gary A. Jones
Christmas Shopper (uncredited)

Kathryn Hayzer
Churchgoer (uncredited)

Quinn Smith
Flagpole Bully Sudent (uncredited)
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