The classic holiday film “A Christmas Story” was filmed in 1983 , with principal photography taking place in the early part of that year.

Filming year

  • The movie was shot in early 1983 , with production underway months before its November 18, 1983 theatrical release.
  • All principal photography was completed within that single year, rather than over multiple holiday seasons.

Where it was filmed

  • Major scenes were filmed in Cleveland, Ohio (notably the exterior of Ralphie’s house and the Higbee’s department store).
  • Many interior scenes and additional work were done in Toronto, Ontario, Canada , which helped the production recreate the 1940s Midwestern setting.

TL;DR: “A Christmas Story” was filmed in early 1983, mainly in Cleveland, Ohio, and Toronto, Canada.

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