A Christmas Story (1983)

Movie Summary

Ralphie Parker is a 1940’s nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present – a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-Shot, Range Model Air Rifle. Many obstacles stand in the way of his dream because every adult keeps telling him he’ll shoot his eye out. Christmas is drawing nearer and Ralphie visits Santa at the department store in hopes of asking for his dream gift. Will he receive it?

A Christmas Story was originally released in theaters by MGM November 18, 1983.

Where can I watch A Christmas Story online?

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Is A Christmas Story available to buy on DVD?

Yes

When will A Christmas Story air on TV in 2023?

9/29/23 – 10:15pm on TCM (Turner Classic Movies)
12/24/23 – 24 Hour Marathon begins at 8:00pm on TBS
12/24/23 – 24 Hour Marathon begins at 9:00pm on TNT

This movie normally airs throughout the holiday season on the main TBS. For a complete schedule of dates and times, please click here.

Year Released

1983

Cast Includes

Peter Billingsley (Ralphie), Melinda Dillon (Mother Parker), Darren McGavin (The Old Man Parker), Scott Schwartz (Flick), Jean Shepherd (Ralphie as an adult voice), Ian Petrella (Randy), Tedde Moore (Miss Shields), R.D. Robb (Schwartz), Zack Ward (Scut Farkus), Yano Anaya (Grover Dill)

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