A Christmas Story (1983) -

: Critics and audiences often rank it alongside It's a Wonderful Life as one of the greatest Christmas movies ever made because it treats childhood desires and family quirks with both humor and profound sincerity. 10 Things You Didn't Know About Christmas Story

: The screenplay was adapted from Jean Shepherd’s 1966 book, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash , which compiled stories based on his upbringing in Hammond, Indiana. A Christmas Story (1983)

Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the story follows nine-year-old Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) and his singular mission: obtaining a . : Critics and audiences often rank it alongside