A Christmas Story Live!
Seen it?2017 | 131 min | TV Movie, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Scott Ellis, Alex Rudzinski
- Maya RudolphMother Parker
- Chris DiamantopoulosOld Man Parker
- Ana GasteyerMrs. Schwartz
- Andy WalkenRalphie Parker
- Matthew BroderickRalphie as an Adult
- Tyler WladisRandy
- Jane KrakowskiMiss Shields
- David Alan GrierSanta Claus
- Ken JeongChristmas Tree Man / Chinese Restaurant Owner
- Nick MaraCaroler