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A Christmas Story (1983)
There's good reason why this Bob Clark-directed classic has become such a cherished holiday classic ever since its debut in 1983. The gentle comedy, set in the 1940s, follows the story of adorable, 9-year-old Ralphie (Peter Billingsley), who wants more than anything else for Christmas a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model BB gun. At home, he dreams of convincing his parents to buy him this gift. And at school, he tries to win over his teacher, Miss Shields, and avoid a pair of local bullies. When Christmas Day finally rolls around, Ralphie prepares to be disappointed. But, as you might suspect, things have a funny way of working things out.
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There's good reason why this Bob Clark-directed classic has become such a cherished holiday classic ever since its debut in 1983. The gentle comedy, set in the 1940s, follows the story of adorable, 9-year-old Ralphie (Peter Billingsley), who wants more than anything else for Christmas a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model BB gun. At home, he dreams of convincing his parents to buy him this gift. And at school, he tries to win over his teacher, Miss Shields, and avoid a pair of local bullies. When Christmas Day finally rolls around, Ralphie prepares to be disappointed. But, as you might suspect, things have a funny way of working things out.
Watch now on Amazon Video
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TitlesA Christmas Story