The highest scoring of the two A Christmas Story films, ahead of A Christmas Story Christmas (66). Streaming on Max.
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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.9/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 87% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.2/101,487 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 79 | 100% |
Key crew
- Bob ClarkDirector, Screenplay
- Paul ZazaOriginal Music Composer
- Carl ZittrerOriginal Music Composer
- Jean ShepherdScreenplay
- Leigh BrownScreenplay
Cast
- 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
- Jeff GillenSanta Claus
- Leslie CarlsonChristmas Tree Man
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