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A Christmas Story

7.219831h 33mGMovieComedyFamily

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.

DirectorBob Clark
WritersBob Clark·Jean Shepherd
ProducersBob Clark·René Dupont

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bob Clark

MDMelinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon
Mother
DMDarren McGavin
Darren McGavin
The Old Man
PBPeter Billingsley
Peter Billingsley
Ralphie
JSJean Shepherd
Jean Shepherd
Ralphie as an Adult (voice)
IPIan Petrella
Ian Petrella
Randy
RRR.D. Robb
R.D. Robb
Schwartz
TMTedde Moore
Tedde Moore
Miss Shields
YAYano Anaya
Yano Anaya
Grover Dill
ZWZack Ward
Zack Ward
Scut Farkus
JGJeff Gillen
Jeff Gillen
Santa Claus
LCLeslie Carlson
Leslie Carlson
Christmas Tree Man
JH
Jim Hunter
Freight Man

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A Christmas Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Christmas Story?

A Christmas Story isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is A Christmas Story on Netflix?

No, A Christmas Story is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is A Christmas Story on Amazon Prime Video?

A Christmas Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Christmas Story for free?

A Christmas Story isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to A Christmas Story?

Yes — A Christmas Story is followed by A Christmas Story 2 (2012) in the A Christmas Story Collection.

Is there a prequel to A Christmas Story?

A Christmas Story is the first film in the A Christmas Story Collection.

Is A Christmas Story part of a trilogy?

Yes — A Christmas Story is part of a trilogy, alongside A Christmas Story 2 (2012) and A Christmas Story Christmas (2022).

How many movies are in the A Christmas Story Collection?

There are 3 films in the A Christmas Story Collection: A Christmas Story (1983), A Christmas Story 2 (2012) and A Christmas Story Christmas (2022).