A Christmas Story

In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

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Title Summary

Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$19,294,144

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$19,294,292

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Summary Details

DistributorMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Opening$2,072,473
886 theaters

Release DateNov 18, 1983

Running Time1 hr 33 min

GenresComedy Family

In Release410 days/58 weeks

Widest Release938 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekly	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Week	Estimated
Nov 18-24	3	$3,355,759	-	886	-	$3,787	$3,355,759	1	false
Nov 25-Dec 1	2	$4,503,986	+34.2%	938	+52	$4,801	$7,859,745	2	false
Dec 2-8	2	$3,166,850	-29.7%	924	-14	$3,427	$11,026,595	3	false
Dec 9-15	5	$2,216,375	-30%	854	-70	$2,595	$13,242,970	4	false