I'll Be Home for Christmas
"Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas."
Originally released in 1998. I'll Be Home for Christmas is a comedy/family film. directed by Arlene Sanford. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, and Adam LaVorgna
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (352 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Mandeville Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I'll Be Home for Christmas about?
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 d...
Who directed I'll Be Home for Christmas?
I'll Be Home for Christmas was directed by Arlene Sanford.
How long is I'll Be Home for Christmas?
I'll Be Home for Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was I'll Be Home for Christmas released?
I'll Be Home for Christmas was released on November 13, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I'll Be Home for Christmas?
The main cast of I'll Be Home for Christmas includes Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon.
Is I'll Be Home for Christmas worth watching?
I'll Be Home for Christmas has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 352 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.