A Christmas Story (1983) Plot. Showing all 5 items Jump to: Summaries (4) Synopsis (1) Summaries. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Christmas is approaching and 9 year-old Ralphie wants only one thing: a Red Ryder Range …