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A Christmas Story

“A tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, red-blooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.”

★ 7.2(1,435)19831h 33m

A Christmas Story is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and UPC TV in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch A Christmas Story

🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Good to know

Director: Bob Clark
Release date: 1983-11-18
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $20,700,000
Budget: $3,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Part of: A Christmas Story Collection

A Christmas Story — trailer

About A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story is a 1983 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by Bob Clark, starring Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin and Peter Billingsley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 1,435 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Christmas Story in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Jeff Gillen

Santa Claus

Leslie Carlson

Christmas Tree Man

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Christmas Story in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, A Christmas Story is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and UPC TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Christmas Story on Netflix?+

A Christmas Story is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is A Christmas Story?+

A Christmas Story has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in A Christmas Story?+

A Christmas Story stars Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Jean Shepherd and Ian Petrella.

When did A Christmas Story come out?+

A Christmas Story is a 1983 movie directed by Bob Clark.

What genre is A Christmas Story?+

A Christmas Story is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed A Christmas Story?+

A Christmas Story was directed by Bob Clark.