Where to Watch ‘A Christmas Story’

It’s the Christmas season, which means it’s time to start firing up those holiday movies you watch each and every year. If you haven’t been spending the past month watching The Christmas Chronicles 2 or binging Dash & Lily, now’s your chance to catch up — or, you could just watch a Christmas classic like A Christmas Story if the new stuff isn’t your speed.

A Christmas Story, which first premiered in 1983, has gone on to become a holiday favorite over the years, thanks in part to the 24-hour annual marathons. We’ve all grown to know and love Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) and his holiday shenanigans, and A Christmas Story regularly tops the lists of all-time favorite Christmas movies.

If you’re looking to watch this holiday favorite, you’ve probably got a couple of questions first. If you’re wondering how to watch A Christmas Story, where can I watch A Christmas Story, and most importantly, can I watch A Christmas Story for free, we’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know.

WHERE TO WATCH A CHRISTMAS STORY: 

Right now, you can watch A Christmas Story across multiple platforms. Look for A Christmas Story on TNT and TBS, or rent it through iTunes, Vudu, YouTube, Google Play, Microsoft, or Prime Video.

HOW TO WATCH A CHRISTMAS STORY:

To watch this holiday classic, you’ll need to catch it on TV or log in to TNT or TBS with a valid cable login. TBS will begin airing A Christmas Story at 8/7c tonight and will continue to show it for the next 24 hours, while TNT will begin their 24-hour marathon at 9/8c. You can also watch the movie by renting or purchasing it online. Right now, A Christmas Story is available to rent for $3.99 or buy and watch as many times as you’d like for $9.99. You can also stream A Christmas Story on Hulu + Live TV or Sling if you have an active subscription.

CAN I WATCH A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR FREE?

Unfortunately, you won’t find 1983’s A Christmas Story for free right now. But if you’re looking for more holiday streaming ideas, check out our roundup of 12 Best Christmas Movies of All Time — a couple of them, including 1951’s A Christmas Carol, are free to watch or included in subscriptions to Prime Video, Hulu and more.

Where to watch A Christmas Story