I'll Be Home for Christmas

Movie

1998

1h 26m

English

Comedy, Family

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5.6

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I'll Be Home for Christmas

Movie

1998

1h 26m

English

Comedy, Family

Watch on Disney+

Estranged from his father, college student Jake is lured home to New York for Christmas with the promise of receiving a classic Porsche as a gift. When the bullying football team dumps him in the desert in a Santa suit, Jake is left without identification or money to help him make the journey. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Allie, does not know where he is, and accepts a cross-country ride from Jake's rival, Eddie.

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Cast

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Jake

Allie

Eddie

Jake's Dad

Carolyn

Tracey

Nolan

Max

Marjorie

Tom Tom Girl Mary

Tom Tom Girl Darlene

Esteban

Tom Tom Girl Gloria

Gabby

Tom Tom Girl Mama

Ian

The Brandt-Man

The Murph-Man

The Ken-Man

Little Girl In Hospital

Eric Pospisil

Little Boy at Bus Station

Cathy Weseluck

Wendy Richards

Peter Kelamis

Conway the Bus Driver

Betty Linde

Older Lady on the Bus

Awaovieyi Agie

Service Man

Directed By: Arlene Sanford

Written By: Michael Allin (Story), Harris Goldberg (Screenplay), + 1 more

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theavereviewer says...

12 months ago

I'll be home for Christmas is a surprisingly decent film. Sure, it's silly in parts and JTT's character makes some weird decisions, but overall - I've seen a lot worse.

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r96sk says...

4 years ago

Well intentioned Christmas film, just a little undercooked. Jonathan Taylor Thomas is the lead of 'I’ll Be Home for Christmas' and he's pretty good, especially at playing the cocky school kid. I feel his arc is satisfactory, though it would've been nice if there was a longer spell of him realising/correcting his behaviour. Still, I feel there's enough in there to justify the (predictable) happy ending. I, also, like the road trip elements. Elsewhere on the cast, a young Jessica Biel appears as Allie. She's solid, as is Adam LaVorgna as Eddie. It's also noteworthy to see Gary Cole involved. It's nothing impactful or anything, but it's fine festive viewing.

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Jim222001 says...

5 years ago

There’s not much Christmas spirit or Disney Magic. Jonathan Taylor Thomas plays Jake, a con-artist college student who’s lies get him in more and more trouble as the movie goes on. Yet he never stops. You would think he would at least help the boy who wants to be home for Christmas. Instead it just makes him want to call his girlfriend (Jessica Biel). Jake does some nice things but still does mean things after for personal gain. Just to get home in time to get a Porsche from his father (Gary Cole). He doesn’t learn much and is a self-centered unlikable kid.

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gahudnall-deleted-1490229630 says...

11 years ago

Christmas classic

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r96sk

4 years ago

Well intentioned Christmas film, just a little undercooked.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas is the lead of 'I’ll Be Home for Christmas' and he's pretty good, especially at playing the cocky school kid. I feel his arc is satisfactory, though it would've been nice if there was a longer spell of h More

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