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Release Date:
18 November 1983 (USA)
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Tagline:
A Tribute to the Original, Traditional, One-Hundred-Percent, Red-Blooded, Two-Fisted, All-American Christmas... more
Plot:
Ralphie has to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940's. full summary | full synopsis
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2 wins
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11 nominations
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A timeless movie that will never get old
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Melinda Dillon | ... | Mrs. Parker |
 | Darren McGavin | ... | The Old Man - Mr. Parker |
 | Peter Billingsley | ... | Ralphie Parker |
| Ian Petrella | ... | Randy Parker |
| Scott Schwartz | ... | Flick |
| R.D. Robb | ... | Schwartz |
| Tedde Moore | ... | Miss Shields |
| Yano Anaya | ... | Grover Dill |
 | Zack Ward | ... | Scut Farkus |
| Jeff Gillen | ... | Santa Claus |
| Colin Fox | ... | Ming the Merciless (scenes deleted) |
| Paul Hubbard | ... | Flash Gordon (scenes deleted) |
| Leslie Carlson | ... | Tree Man (as Les Carlson) |
| Jim Hunter | ... | Freight Man |
| Patty Johnson | ... | Head Elf |
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Runtime:
94 min | USA:93 min (20th Anniversary)
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Argentina:Atp |
Finland:S |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:7 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG |
Norway:7 (original rating) |
Australia:G
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The St. Catharine's Museum owns some props used in the film, including two pairs of Ralphie's glasses including the pair that was smashed, and two scripts.
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Continuity: During Ralphy's fight with the bully, in the wide shot bright red blood is clearly visible on the bully's nose, but in the close up there is no blood visible on his nose/face.
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Quotes:
Ralphie:
[Giving his teacher a fruit basket instead of just an apple] I thought you might like something different.
Ralphie as Adult: Yes, clearly, a little bribe never hurts.
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Ralphie as Adult: Yes, clearly, a little bribe never hurts.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Black Christmas (2006)
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On the Trail
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Is this movie based on a book?A Note Regarding Spoilers
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A Christmas Story, there is absolutely no way that anyone could ever say they never saw this film since it's shown every Christmas, especially on TNT when they do the 24 hours of A Christmas Story, lol. But onto the movie, I've watched A Christmas Story since the day I was born, it's one of those films you never get sick of because of the simple fact that each year of your life you could relate to it in some way. Each character has these memorable moments and you could say that you've been in the same situation. It's great seeing this movie because it makes us laugh about the silliest moments in our life during the Christmas season.
Ralphie is a little boy who just so badly wants a B.B. gun for Christmas, it's just his dream. Only one problem, it'll shoot his eye out according to the adults around him. We go through Christmas with Ralphie and his family, his father who is obsessed with a prize leg lamp he won. His mother who is greatly under-appreciated but extremely loving. His brother, Randy, who is your typical silly and annoying younger brother who makes fun of him. And his friends who are on a constant run from the school bully. But all Ralphie can think about during this hard time in his adolescence is that B.B. gun.
A Christmas Story has constant unforgettable scenes, like the pink bunny out fit that Ralphie gets as a present from his aunt, him saying his first swear in front of his dad, Mom and Dad's fight over using the glue on purpose, visiting Santa at the mall, and of course that great ending that is sure to bring a that is sure to bring a tear to your eye. It's just the perfect Christmas movie that is a BIG recommendation for the season. It has great comedy, terrific acting, and just the most touching moments you'll ever see in a Christmas movie.
10/10