A Christmas Story
Directed by Bob Clark
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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Top cast
Melinda Dillon
Mother
Darren McGavin
The Old Man
Peter Billingsley
Ralphie
Jean Shepherd
Ralphie as an Adult (voice)
Ian Petrella
Randy
Scott Schwartz
Flick
R.D. Robb
Schwartz
Tedde Moore
Miss Shields
Yano Anaya
Grover Dill
Zack Ward
Scut Farkus
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Christmas Story online?
A Christmas Story is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is A Christmas Story on Netflix?
No — A Christmas Story is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy A Christmas Story online?
Yes. In United States, A Christmas Story can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream A Christmas Story?
As of September 20, 2026, A Christmas Story is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
