It had a slow opening weekend and didn't even run through Christmas in most theaters in the U.S. Over the years, though, the movie grew in popularity, especially when TNT began airing it twenty-four hours a day in 1997 on Christmas and Christmas Eve. read more
In my opinion it's a classic because it's a Christmas movie not just for children. It's funny, nostalgic, heartwarming. It's not a typical Christmas movie. read more
The movie A Christmas Story is the quintessential holiday movie. Its structure, humor, and nostalgia build it into a timeless classic. read more