A Christmas Story Christmas (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Christmas Story Christmas is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. This nostalgic sequel to the holiday classic follows a grown-up Ralph Parker as he grapples with recreating Christmas magic after the death of his father, "the Old Man." The film's PG rating is primarily for its central…

A Christmas Story Christmas is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

This nostalgic sequel to the holiday classic follows a grown-up Ralph Parker as he grapples with recreating Christmas magic after the death of his father, "the Old Man." The film's PG rating is primarily for its central theme of grief and some mild language, including uses of "bitch" and "ass." While violence is…

Virtually absent. In one very brief moment, a boy flips through a catalog and pauses for a second on the women's lingerie section. The images are comparable to what one would see in a department store ad and are not detailed or sexualized.

Violence is mild, infrequent, and played for slapstick comedy rather than genuine threat. A snowman is destroyed by bullies on a snowmobile, and the kids later get revenge by causing the snowmobile to crash into a stump (the bullies are unhurt). A character…

Language is infrequent but includes some profanity that warrants the PG rating. There is one use of "bitch," a few uses of "ass," and occasional use of milder words like "damn" and "hell." Much of the film is free of strong language.

Substance use is minor. Several scenes take place in Flick's tavern, where adults are shown drinking beer socially in the background and foreground. In one scene on a sledding hill, a man appears to be drunk while holding a beer, but this is brief and played…

The film's most mature content involves its themes. The central plot is driven by Ralph and his family's grief following the death of his father, the Old Man. This is handled with sadness and nostalgia but is a pervasive topic. Other themes include the…

A Christmas Story Christmas runs 102 minutes, directed by Clay Kaytis, released in 2022.

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