Homeless for the Holidays (2009)

A smug executive enjoys the perfect life - until he loses his job, and finds himself working at a burger joint. Now he's falling behind on his bills, and if something doesn't change soon, his family could lose everything by Christmas.

Director:

George A. Johnson

Writer:

George A. Johnson (screenwriter)

Stars:

Matt Moore, Crystal Dewitt-Hinkle, Cole Brandenberger

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Moore	...	Jack Baker
Crystal Dewitt-Hinkle	...	Sheryl Baker
Cole Brandenberger	...	Adam Baker
Gabrielle Phillips	...	Michelle Baker
Russ Bruzek	...	Santa / Greeter
Michael Wilhelm	...	Mr. Fergusson
David Sisco	...	Wesley
Brad Stine	...	Crazy Supermarket Manager
Jessica Price	...	Adult Michelle Baker
Ben Johnson	...	Eddie
George A. Johnson	...	Rude Guy In Bathroom
Mark S. Esch	...	Crazy Frank
Richard 'Rick' Bobier	...	Homeless Man
Karen Johnson	...	Business Executive
McKenna Thomas	...	Penguin Point Girl

Storyline

Jack Baker is a self-made executive who enjoys a happy, upper-middle-class life - until he loses his job, and finds himself working at a burger joint in order to make ends meet. To make things worse, ends are not being met, and, if something doesn't change soon, the Bakers could lose everything by Christmas.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas

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Taglines:

It's beginning to look a lot like (a lean) Christmas!

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 2009 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

iProduceFilms.com, Breathe Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color (HD) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Screenwriter George A. Johnson wrote the script for "Homeless For The Holidays" in just 3 weeks after going through a similar situation with his family. The entire film, from concept to theatrical release, was completed in just over 9 months.

User Reviews

Very moving! I laughed and I cried. Excellent picture worth seeing.

This was a very moving film. It made me laugh, made me cry, and left me feeling inspired. Really helps you to remember to appreciate your blessings. People of any age would enjoy this movie -- not just families or people going through unemployment challenges, although they would certainly benefit from it. Its message is universal and encouraging to people of all ages. It has something to offer everyone. You can't watch this movie and not feel touched by it. It gets its point across without being overtly "preachy." Simply tells a story and illustrates important life lessons while taking us through that story. I would see it over again many times -- it's one of those movies you could watch every year around the holidays to be reminded of what attitude you should take with you into that time of year. And if even it's not the holidays, it's still a valuable and enjoyable picture! Great movie. Wish we could see more like this.