I'll Be Home for Christmas 1998
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatEstranged 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jake
as Allie
as Eddie
as Jake's Dad
as Carolyn
as Tracey
as Nolan
as Max
as Marjorie
as Tom Tom Girl Mary
Director:
Writer:
Tom Nursall, Harris Goldberg, Michael Allin
Stars:
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon, Lauren Maltby, Andrew Lauer, Sean O'Bryan, Lesley Boone, Amzie Strickland,
Genres:
Comedy,Family
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
86 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
TN
Cast
as Jake
as Allie
as Eddie
as Jake's Dad
as Carolyn
as Tracey
as Nolan
as Max
as Marjorie
as Tom Tom Girl Mary
as Tom Tom Girl Darlene
as Esteban
as Tom Tom Girl Gloria
as Gabby
as Tom Tom Girl Mama
as Ian
as The Brandt-Man
as The Murph-Man
as The Ken-Man
as Little Girl In Hospital
as Little Boy at Bus Station
as Wendy Richards
as Conway the Bus Driver
as Older Lady on the Bus
as Service Man
as Bellhop
as Pizza Eating Santa
as Mayor Wilson
as Kenyan Santa
as Taxi Driver
as Ticket Agent
as Parade Manager
as Angel
as Fraulein Maid
as Race Official
as Groundskeeper
as Sandwich Passenger
as Turf 'n Turf Customer #1
as Port-A-Potty Santa
as Nose Strip Girl
as Edelbruck Clerk
as Turf 'n Turf Customer #2
as Sierra
as Wet Lap Boy
as Party Guy
as Running Santa
as Hick on Bus
as Freight Handler
as Turf 'n Turf Customer #3
as Teenage Mom on Bus
as Santa on Stilts
as Friend (uncredited)
as Yelling Nun (uncredited)
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