The A Christmas Story cast features Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin and Peter Billingsley. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Bob Clark’s 1983 movie on Disney+, HBO Max and Hulu. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

A Christmas Story takes place in Indiana during World War II. During Christmastime, nine-year-old Ralphie dreams of owning a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. The narrative follows the young boy and his family members as they overcome various life obstacles. Here’s every actor and character in A Christmas Story, an adaptation of Jean Shepherd’s short story collection In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash.

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A Christmas Story Cast: Melinda Dillon as Mother Parker

Character Profile: Ralphie’s mother. She tries to keep her husband and two sons in check during the holiday season. Mother Parker warns Ralphie that he might lose an eye while playing around with a Red Ryder air rifle.

Dillon’s Resume: Mary — Woody’s Wife in Bound for Glory (1976), Jillian Guiler in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Nancy Henderson in Harry and the Hendersons (1987), Rose Gator in Magnolia (1999), Ginger Timpleman in Reign Over Me (2007)

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A Christmas Story Cast: Darren McGavin as The Old Man Parker

Character Profile: Ralphie’s father and Mother Parker’s husband. He is a stoic man who wins a female leg-shaped table lamp. The Old Man Parker looks after Ralphie’s best interests.

McGavin’s Resume: Louie in The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), Mike Hammer in Mike Hammer (1958-59), Stan Buchek in Airport ’77 (1977), Harry Shannon in Raw Deal (1986), Brian Madison in Billy Madison (1995)

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A Christmas Story Cast: Peter Billingsley as Ralphie Parker

Character Profile: Mother Parker and The Old Man Parker’s nine-year old son. He clashes with local bullies while trying to convince his parents to buy him a Red Ryder air rifle for Christmas. Ralphie displays typical behavior for a nine-year-old boy but worries about getting in big trouble.

Billingsley’s Resume: Billy Baker in Sherman Oaks (1996-97), Andrew in The Break-Up (2006), William Ginter Riva in Iron Man (2008), Scott in A Case of You (2013), Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)

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A Christmas Story Cast: Ian Petrella as Randy Parker

Character Profile: Ralphie’s little brother. He is a sensitive boy who feels most comfortable at home. Randy annoys Ralphie and his father by playing with his food.

Petrella’s Resume: Jimmy’s Friend in Crimes of Passion (1984), Alex in Diff’rent Strokes (1986), Eugene Egan in Once a Hero (1987), Kid in Beverly Hills, 90210 (1991), Randy in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)

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A Christmas Story Cast: Scott Schwartz as Flick

Character Profile: Ralphie’s friend. He gets his tongue stuck to a cold flagpole. Flick and his pals worry about local bullies.

Schwartz’s Resume: Eric Bates in The Toy (1982), Dickie Cessna in Kidco (1984), Adam Weisman in A Time to Live (1985), Travis Sullivan in The Comeback Kids (2014-15), Flick in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)

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A Christmas Story Cast: R.D. Robb as Schwartz

Character Profile: Ralphie’s friend. He triple dog dares Flick to stick his tongue to a cold flagpole. Schwartz gets accused of teaching Ralphie naughty words.

Robb’s Resume: Charlie Anderson in The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), Roy in Matilda (1996), Ray in Snapped (1998), Paul Sirochman in The Goldbergs (2017-19), Schwartz in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)

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The A Christmas Story cast also includes:

• Tedde Moore as Miss Shields
• Yano Anaya as Grover Dill
• Zack Ward as Scut Farkus
• Jeff Gillen as Santa Claus
• Colin Fox as Ming the Merciless
• Paul Hubbard as Flash Gordon
• Les Carlson as Christmas Tree Man
• Jim Hunter as Freight Man
• Patty Johnson as Head Elf
• Drew Hocevar as Male Elf

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