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A Christmas Story

Seen it?

1983 | 93 min | Comedy, Family

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Elf, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $21 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 784K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bob Clark

  • Melinda DillonMother
  • Darren McGavinThe Old Man
  • Peter BillingsleyRalphie
  • Jean ShepherdRalphie as an Adult (voice)
  • Ian PetrellaRandy
  • Scott SchwartzFlick
  • R.D. RobbSchwartz
  • Tedde MooreMiss Shields
  • Yano AnayaGrover Dill
  • Zack WardScut Farkus