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A Christmas Story
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A Christmas Story

1983 · 93 min Comedy Family
⭐ 7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Bob Clark

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Mother

Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin

The Old Man

Peter Billingsley

Peter Billingsley

Ralphie

Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Ralphie as an Adult (voice)

Ian Petrella

Ian Petrella

Randy

Scott Schwartz

Scott Schwartz

Flick

R.D. Robb

R.D. Robb

Schwartz

Tedde Moore

Tedde Moore

Miss Shields

Yano Anaya

Yano Anaya

Grover Dill

Zack Ward

Zack Ward

Scut Farkus

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