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A Christmas Story takes us back to the innocent days of 1940s American, a time when all a young boy wants for Christmas is a BB gun. Young Ralphie has his heart set on getting one and he sets out on a full scale offensive to make sure his wish comes true. Read more

Starring	Yano Anaya, Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Colin Fox
Director	Bob Clark
Genres	Comedy, Family

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- Curious, almost plotless family comedy of the old school, with the difference that some grotesquerie and tastelessness is added. On the whole, however, an amusing entertainment for adults who don't mind their mood of sentimental nostalgia being tilted at
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  A Christmas Story
  
  This flim takes place during a time in America before McDonald's & Disney when life was simple. All eight year old Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red... read more »
  
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  Fabulous family film
  
  A Christmas Story is just that. It's a simple story of a boy growing up in 1940s America and his wish for a BB gun. One of my American friends recommended ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Dec 2011 at 18:48
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  great film, not so great director
  
  A Christmas Story has never really caught on in the UK, in fact, I hadn’t even heard of it until I saw it on a “30 Best Christmas Movies Ever” ... read more »
  
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- - bizmandan
  - 54 reviews
  - 06 Dec 2011 at 14:34
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  Classic Christmas Story
  
  Great classic movie to watch every holiday season, how far removed we have become from the simplistic days of not too long ago. Tales of innocence & a time ... read more »
  
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  - 10 Nov 2011 at 12:54
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  "I want that gun"
  
  A Christmas Story is a classic film great for all the family and essential viewing for the Christmas holiday. The story is of a young boy who wants a new BB gun... read more »
  
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  - 27 Jun 2011 at 22:02
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  Lovely Stuff
  
  I saw this on TV years ago and loved it. One of the best kids/family films around and I cant wait to watch it again!
  
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- - BigSte84
  - 1 review
  - 27 May 2011 at 20:49
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  Good family fun
  
  A throw back to all the christmas films of the past. Every childs nightmare when asking for a toy gun for christmas are the words 'You'll shoot your ... read more »
  
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  - 14 Dec 2010 at 17:24
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  Brilliant
  
  I have been watching this movie annually since i was around 12 years old (i'm now 30) it gets better every year, i would highly recommend to anyone at any ... read more »
  
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- - louisebill
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  - Fleet
  - 22 Jul 2009 at 23:31
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  Best christmas movie ever!
  
  This is a genius christmas movie unlike anything made recently. Even though it was made in the 80's but set in the 50's the plot has remained timeless... read more »
  
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  - 08 Mar 2009 at 19:21
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  One Of The Best Movies Ever
  
  This movie is one of my very very favorites, i could watch it over and over again. Forget 5 stars, give it lots... read more »
  
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- - FBuff
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  - 13 Sep 2008 at 19:55
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  How very dare you !!
  
  There is no way this heartwarming ,nostalgic film can be described as piffle !! For those of us that are still children at heart it is a very charming and very... read more »
  
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  - 10 Dec 2006 at 20:11
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  A Christmas Story
  
  This flim takes place during a time in America before McDonald's & Disney when life was simple. All eight year old Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red... read more »
  
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  - 31 Oct 2004 at 19:56
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  AMAZING
  
  What a film, you can watch it over and over and never get bored. Wait for when the little boy swears totally amazing viewing.
  
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  - 09 Nov 2005 at 19:10
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  Best christmas movie ever!
  
  This is a genius christmas movie unlike anything made recently. Even though it was made in the 80's but set in the 50's the plot has remained timeless... read more »
  
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- 722570
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - gyl
  - 17 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 08 Mar 2009 at 19:21
- - 6
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  How very dare you !!
  
  There is no way this heartwarming ,nostalgic film can be described as piffle !! For those of us that are still children at heart it is a very charming and very... read more »
  
  Report this review
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  - UK
  - 10 Dec 2006 at 20:11
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  One Of The Best Movies Ever
  
  This movie is one of my very very favorites, i could watch it over and over again. Forget 5 stars, give it lots... read more »
  
  Report this review
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- - FBuff
  - 26 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 13 Sep 2008 at 19:55
- - 4
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  Brilliant
  
  I have been watching this movie annually since i was around 12 years old (i'm now 30) it gets better every year, i would highly recommend to anyone at any ... read more »
  
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- - louisebill
  - 1 review
  - Fleet
  - 22 Jul 2009 at 23:31
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  Good family fun
  
  A throw back to all the christmas films of the past. Every childs nightmare when asking for a toy gun for christmas are the words 'You'll shoot your ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 946862
- - a customer
  - 14 Dec 2010 at 17:24
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  "I want that gun"
  
  A Christmas Story is a classic film great for all the family and essential viewing for the Christmas holiday. The story is of a young boy who wants a new BB gun... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1010562
- - a customer
  - 27 Jun 2011 at 22:02
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  Lovely Stuff
  
  I saw this on TV years ago and loved it. One of the best kids/family films around and I cant wait to watch it again!
  
  Report this review
- 997697
- - BigSte84
  - 1 review
  - 27 May 2011 at 20:49
- - 0
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  Classic Christmas Story
  
  Great classic movie to watch every holiday season, how far removed we have become from the simplistic days of not too long ago. Tales of innocence & a time ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1060977
- - a customer
  - 10 Nov 2011 at 12:54

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  A Christmas Story takes us back to the innocent days of 1940s American, a time when all a young boy wants for Christmas is a BB gun. Young Ralphie has his heart set on getting one and he sets out on a full scale offensive to make sure his wish comes true....