Christmas Story was made in the United States in 1983. It is a classic Christmas film that tells the story of a young boy named Ralphie who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The movie is set in the 1940s and takes place in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana. It is known for its memorable scenes and quotable dialogue, such as Ralphie's "You'll shoot your eye out!" line.