A Christmas Story

1983·Movie
1h 33min
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Ratings

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81/100
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7.9
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77|7.8
Rotten Tomatoes Logo
89|89

Where to Watch

Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

A tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.

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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Genres
Nostalgic DramaComing-Of-Age ComedyHoliday FilmPeriod Comedy
Mood
SentimentalHumorousHeartwarmingNostalgicLight-Hearted
Themes
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Plot
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Pacing
LeisurelyHeartwarming
Narrative
FlashbacksLinear NarrativeVoiceover Narration
Dialog
Witty BanterPlayful TeasingHumorous Monologues
Character Types
Reluctant HeroWell-Meaning Authority FigureLovable Nuisance
Humor
Witty One-LinersSlapstick ComedySatire Of Childhood
Time
1940s
Place
Residential NeighborhoodSmall Town America
Cinematic Style
Warm Color PalettePeriod AuthenticityTraditional Camera Angles
Costume and Set
Period-Accurate CostumesTraditional Holiday DecorationsVintage Props

Sequels and Prequels

Crew

Directed by:
Bob Clark, Reginald H. Morris, Carmi Gallo
Produced by:
Bob Clark, René Dupont, Gary Goch
Composed by:
Paul Zaza, Carl Zittrer

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