I'll Be Home for Christmas(1998)
“Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.”
Overview
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.
Director
Arlene Sanford
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$30M
Cast
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
as Jake
Jessica Biel
as Allie
Adam LaVorgna
as Eddie
Gary Cole
as Jake's Dad
Eve Gordon
as Carolyn
Lauren Maltby
as Tracey
Andrew Lauer
as Nolan
Sean O'Bryan
as Max
Lesley Boone
as Marjorie
Amzie Strickland
as Tom Tom Girl Mary
Natalie Barish
as Tom Tom Girl Darlene
Mark de la Cruz
as Esteban
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$30M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Mandeville Films
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Where can I watch I'll Be Home for Christmas?▼
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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 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.
Who directed I'll Be Home for Christmas?▼
I'll Be Home for Christmas was directed by Arlene Sanford and released in 1998. It is a comedy, family film.
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).
Who stars in I'll Be Home for Christmas?▼
The cast of I'll Be Home for Christmas includes Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Jake, Jessica Biel as Allie, Adam LaVorgna as Eddie, Gary Cole as Jake's Dad, Eve Gordon as Carolyn and more.
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