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Parental Guidance (PG)
Mild bullying themes, violence and coarse language

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for 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.

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Parental Guidance (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Parental Guidance (Square)
  • Language
    Classification marking - Parental Guidance (Square)
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
  • High impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
1983
Classification
PG
Consumer advice
Mild bullying themes, violence and coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
93 minutes
Director/Creator
Bob Clark
Producer
René Dupont | Bob Clark
Production company
Christmas Tree Films | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Country of origin
United States of America
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
Warner Bros. Discovery
File number
T25/02405
Classification number
CLAS-743325
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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