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Movie Info

Release Date: November 18, 1983
Runtime: 93 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (2)
Genres:
Comedy Family
Budget: $3,300,000
Revenue: $20,700,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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87%
Tomatometer
77
77/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
1,401 votes
⭐
7.9/10
IMDb
180,586 votes
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A Christmas Story

1983

"Nostalgia wrapped in laughter, unwrapping holiday magic."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Une histoire de NoΓ«l? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: O poveste de CrΔƒciun All international titles (2) →
Comedy Family 93 min 7.9/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $3,300,000
Revenue: $20,700,000
Profit $17,400,000
ROI +527.3% (6.3x)

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A Christmas Story is directed by Bob Clark .

Cast of A Christmas Story

Darren McGavin as The Old Man in A Christmas Story
Darren McGavin
The Old Man
Ian Petrella as Randy in A Christmas Story
Ian Petrella
Randy

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Keywords

#christmas 85 #hilarious 84 #1940s 83 #nostalgic 56 #holiday 37 #snow 24 #christmas eve 15 #nostalgia 11 #young boy 7 #cleveland, ohio 5 #chinese restaurant 3 #mall santa 1 #parker family 1 #tongue 1 #christmas tree dealer 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A Christmas Story

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  • The film was shot in Cleveland, Ohio, with many locations reflecting the 1940s setting, including the famous Higbee's department store where Ralph sees Santa.

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  • The infamous line, 'You'll shoot your eye out!', is repeated multiple times throughout the film, symbolizing the adults' disapproval of Ralphie's desire for a BB gun.

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  • In one scene, Ralphie's teacher, Miss Shields, is played by actress Melinda Dillon, who was also known for her role in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', creating an interesting connection between two beloved films.

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  • A continuity error occurs during the scene where Ralphie is at the department store; his position in line changes between shots, which can be noticed if closely observed.

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  • The film's narration is provided by Jean Shepherd, who not only wrote the original stories but also contributed to the screenplay, adding a personal touch to the storytelling.

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