A Christmas Story

Name: A Christmas Story
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1983-11-18
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 8.00
Cast: Jean Shepherd, Scott Schwartz, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin

– The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teacher..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

8.00 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 34 Minutes

Release Year:

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 gift for the 1940s.

Styles:

Earnest, Reflective, Funny, Semi Serious, Feel Good, Clever, Humorous, Touching, Sentimental, Realistic

Story Timeline:

1940s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

Canada, USA

Filming Locations:

Indiana, USA

Genre:

Family, Comedy

Editor's Pick for:

Pre-teens, Kids, Family Outing

A Christmas Story (1983) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Nov 1983

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

A Christmas Story

Directed by:

Bob Clark

Story Written By:

Leigh Brown, Jean Shepherd, Bob Clark

Main Actors:

Jean Shepherd, Scott Schwartz, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin

Plot:

Christmas is approaching and 9 year-old Ralphie wants only one thing: a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun. When he mentions it at the dinner table, his mother's immediate reaction is that he'll put his eye out. He then decides on a perfect theme for his teacher but her reaction is like his. He fantasizes about what it would be like to be Red Ryder and catch the bad guys. When the big day arrives he gets lots of present under the tree including a lovely gift from his aunt that his mother just adores. But what about the BB gun?

Awards:

3 wins & 11 nominations.

Production Company:

MGM

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

8.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

89%

Metacritic:

77%