A Christmas Story
1983, English. Directed by Bob Clark.
A tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1983
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Bob Clark, Leigh Brown, Jean Shepherd
- Budget
- $3.3M
- Box office
- $21M
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What A Christmas Story is based on
A Christmas Story is based on In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, a 1966 novel by Jean Shepherd, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 1966
In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash
By Jean Shepherd
Published by Doubleday
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A Christmas Story: quick answers
What comes after A Christmas Story?
Next in the series: A Christmas Story 2 (2012) and A Christmas Story Christmas (2022).
Is A Christmas Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,488 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does A Christmas Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Christmas Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Christmas Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Christmas Story is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Christmas Story on?
A Christmas Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Christmas Story?
If you liked A Christmas Story, try A Christmas Story Christmas, Christmas with the Kranks, Elf.
Who directed A Christmas Story?
A Christmas Story (1983) was directed by Bob Clark and stars Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley.
What is A Christmas Story based on?
A Christmas Story is based on In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, a 1966 novel by Jean Shepherd, published by Doubleday.