what year did christmas story come out

The movie "A Christmas Story" was released in 1983. The film is a comedy based on the stories of Jean Shepherd, a radio personality who wrote a book called "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash." It stars Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, a young boy who dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The film has since become a holiday classic and is often shown on television during the Christmas season.