A Christmas Story

Released Year: 1983

Certificate: U

Runtime: 93 minutes

Genre: Comedy, Family

IMDB Rating:

Meta Score: 77

Director: Bob Clark

Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz

No of Votes: 132947

Gross: 20605209

Overview: In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

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