| Overall: | A- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | A |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B |
| Run Time: | 83 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 03 Nov 2009 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
Christmas Story is rated PG: for mild thematic elements and brief smoking.
Website: Official site for Christmas Story.
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