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A Christmas Story (1983) original theatrical poster
#3 of 1983 · Certified Fresh

A Christmas Story (1983)

1983 · 93 minutes · Comedy / Drama / Family · Directed by Bob Clark
IMDb rating7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Box office gross$20.8M

Synopsis

thumb|The front of the Parkers' house where A Christmas Story was filmed in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland's west side. The building was restored and reconfigured inside to match the soundstage interiors and is open to the public as A Christmas Story House. The film is presented in a series of vignettes, with narration provided by the adult Ralphie Parker.

Starring

Melinda DillonDarren McGavinPeter Billingsley
Box office
$20.8 million
Budget
$3.3 million
IMDb votes
180,609

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