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A Christmas Story(1983)
Status: Released
Date: 1983-11-18
72%
1303 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
A tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $3,300,000.00
Revenue: $20,700,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: A Christmas Story
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer A Christmas Story
Video: 4K Trailer
4K Trailer
Trailer
Ultimate Edition Trailer
40th Anniversary Spot
4K Full Movie Preview
Another Christmas Story
Behind the Scenes: Actors Relive Iconic Moments
Bunny Pajamas
Commentary with Elvin the Warner Bros. Elf
Flagpole Scene
All 16 videos
4K Trailer - Trailer
Trailer - Trailer
Ultimate Edition Trailer - Trailer
40th Anniversary Spot - Teaser
4K Full Movie Preview - Clip
Another Christmas Story - Featurette
Behind the Scenes: Actors Relive Iconic Moments - Behind the Scenes
Bunny Pajamas - Clip
Commentary with Elvin the Warner Bros. Elf - Featurette
Flagpole Scene - Clip
Friday Five: A Christmas Story - Featurette
Oh, Fudge - Clip
Ralphie Gets Into A Fight - Clip
Then vs. Now - Featurette
Unboxing the Lamp - Clip
You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out Kid - Clip
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