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A Christmas Story

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟑 30/100
Total warning time: 1m 28s
Sex/Nudity: 🟒 20/100 (23s)
  • 🟑 40/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:20] A woman in a risquΓ© leg lamp is shown briefly.
  • 🟑 30/100 [01:05:30 - 01:05:45] Ralphie fantasizes about a teacher in a revealing outfit.
Drug Use: 🟒 10/100 (10s)
  • 🟒 10/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:25] Ralphie's father smokes a pipe.
Violence: 🟑 40/100 (45s)
  • 🟑 30/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:45] Ralphie's friend gets his tongue stuck to a frozen pole.
  • 🟑 50/100 [00:50:20 - 00:50:35] Ralphie gets into a fight with a bully.
  • 🟑 60/100 [01:10:10 - 01:10:25] Ralphie accidentally shoots his eye out with a BB gun.
Strong Language: 🟑 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟑 40/100 [00:20:45 - 00:20:50] Ralphie says 'Oh, fudge' (implying a stronger word).
  • 🟒 20/100 [00:55:30 - 00:55:35] Ralphie's father uses mild expletives.
A Christmas Story

Details for A Christmas Story (1983)

Year: 1983
Certificate: U
A Christmas Story Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Comedy, Family
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 77
Votes: 132947
Gross: 20,605,209
Director: Bob Clark
Cast Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz

Overview of A Christmas Story:

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.

Who plays Ralphie in 'A Christmas Story'?

Peter Billingsley plays the role of Ralphie, the young boy who dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

What is Ralphie's ultimate Christmas wish in the movie?

Ralphie's ultimate Christmas wish is to receive a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle, despite warnings from adults that he'll 'shoot his eye out.'

Who are Ralphie's parents in 'A Christmas Story'?

Ralphie's parents are played by Melinda Dillon (Mother) and Darren McGavin (The Old Man).

What iconic holiday decoration does Ralphie's father win?

Ralphie's father wins a 'major award,' which turns out to be a leg lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a fishnet stocking, which he proudly displays in the front window.

What is the name of Ralphie's younger brother in the movie?

Ralphie's younger brother is named Randy, who is known for his reluctance to eat and his bundled-up winter outfit.