The read
A Balasaur Score of 79 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, Metacritic 77/100. The highest scoring of the 2 titles in its series.
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
IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic77/100
1,465 audience votes
Key crew
- Bob ClarkDirector
- Paul ZazaOriginal Music Composer
- Carl ZittrerOriginal Music Composer
- Bob ClarkScreenplay
- 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
Stills
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Themes
The Best Movies of 1983
A Christmas Story is #11 of 60
