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It’s the final days before Christmas in early 1940s Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing from Santa more than anything else: a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. As he trudges through the snow to school, faces the neighborhood bully, and visits a malevolent department store Santa Claus, Ralphie connives, conspires, and campaigns for the most fabulous Christmas present ever in this heartwarming, hysterical, and sweetly nostalgic holiday film. Based on stories by Jean Sheppard.

Image credit: Warner Bros. Classics

Did you know?

  • The Ohio 19th-century Victorian home used for exterior shots of the Parker’s house was renovated to match the interior shown in the movie and is now a museum!
  • According to Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) in the DVD commentary, the nonsensical curses that Ralphie exclaims while beating up Scut Farkus were scripted, word for word.
  • The film was released just before Thanksgiving in 1983 and became a surprise hit. By the time Christmas rolled around, the movie had already been pulled from most theaters because it had been “played out.” After complaints were lodged at the theater owners and the studio, the film played on select screens until after the first of the year 1984.

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