
A Christmas Story
A tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.
Directed by Bob Clark
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A warmly nostalgic, gently comedic celebration of childhood wonder and family bonds set during a 1940s Christmas.
The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.
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Is A Christmas Story easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.
Does A Christmas Story end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is A Christmas Story scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is A Christmas Story sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is A Christmas Story violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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Ensemble
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Like A Christmas Story
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Christmas Story
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Christmas Story, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Christmas Story, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Christmas Story, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































