I'll Be Home for Christmas

I'll Be Home for Christmas

1998
★★★☆☆ 6.0/10
⏱️ 86 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
ComedyFamily
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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User Reviews

r96sk
★ 7/10
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.
October 9, 2020

Crew

Director
Arlene Sanford
Writer
Tom Nursall, Michael Allin, Harris Goldberg
Producer
Robin French, David Hoberman, Tracey Trench

Production

Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films

Keywords

holidaysanta claussabotageselfishnessboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbribewoman directorcross country tripchristmasfather son relationship