A Christmas Story Christmas is a funny family comedy just in time for the holiday season. It’s also a long-awaited sequel 39 years in the making.
In the original 1983 film, a young boy named Ralphie Parker tries every trick in the book to persuade his parents to get him what he wants most for Christmas: “An official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time.” It’s a memorable, endearing, nostalgic, and hilarious tale – the perfect recipe for becoming the classic Christmas movie it is known as today.
The charming sequel began streaming on HBO Max and Disney+ on November 17, 2022. It once again succeeds at making kids of all ages anticipate the wondrous magic of Christmas morning. This time around, Ralphie is all grown-up with a family of his own. The story follows his return to his hometown, where he intends to give his kids a Christmas like he had as a boy. The rest, much like life, just happens.
If you loved the original movie, then this charming sequel is sure to become another annual favourite for your holiday viewing.
Return of original cast
Peter Billingsley returns to the role of Ralphie Parker. Additionally, other returning cast from the original include Julie Hagerty as Ralphie’s mom, Ian Petrella as Ralphie’s brother Randy, Scott Schwartz as Flick, RD Robb as Schwartz, Davis Murphy as Delbert Bumpus, and Zack Ward as neighbourhood bully Scut Farkus. Erinn Hayes plays Ralphie’s wife Sandy, Julianna Layne is daughter Julie, and River Drosche is son Mark.
Production team
A Christmas Story Christmas is from Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max. Clay Kaytis (The Christmas Chronicles) directed the film, with producers Irwin Zwilling, Marc Toberoff, Cale Boyter, Jay Ashenfelter, Peter Billingsley and Vince Vaughn. Mike Drake, Nick Schenk and Peter Dodd serve as executive producers.
