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I'll Be Home for Christmas
🎬 Movie

I'll Be Home for Christmas

1998 · 86 min Comedy Family
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Arlene Sanford

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Jake

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel

Allie

Adam LaVorgna

Adam LaVorgna

Eddie

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Jake's Dad

Eve Gordon

Eve Gordon

Carolyn

Lauren Maltby

Lauren Maltby

Tracey

Andrew Lauer

Andrew Lauer

Nolan

Sean O'Bryan

Sean O'Bryan

Max

Lesley Boone

Lesley Boone

Marjorie

Amzie Strickland

Amzie Strickland

Tom Tom Girl Mary

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