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I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)

Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.

  • Nov 13, 1998
  • 1h 26m
  • PG

6.0/10

TMDB user score
367 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

I'll Be Home for Christmas is a 1998 comedy and family film directed by Arlene Sanford. Its leading cast includes Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel and Adam LaVorgna. It runs for 1 hour 26 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 26 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.0/10 from 367 TMDB votes

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[Trailer] I'll Be Home For Christmas · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas Jake
  • Jessica Biel Allie
  • Adam LaVorgna Eddie
  • Gary Cole Jake's Dad
  • Eve Gordon Carolyn
  • Lauren Maltby Tracey
  • Andrew Lauer Nolan
  • Sean O'Bryan Max
  • Lesley Boone Marjorie
  • Amzie Strickland Tom Tom Girl Mary
  • Natalie Barish Tom Tom Girl Darlene
  • Mark de la Cruz Esteban
  • Kathleen Freeman Tom Tom Girl Gloria
  • Jack Kenny Gabby
  • Celia Kushner Tom Tom Girl Mama
  • Blair Slater Ian
  • P.J. Prinsloo The Brandt-Man
  • Kevin Hansen The Murph-Man

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