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I'll Be Home for Christmas

  • 19981998
  • PGPG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
11K
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas in I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
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  • Comedy
  • Family
A college student faces an impossible journey when he is left stranded in the desert, thousands of miles from home, with no money and only a few days left until Christmas.A college student faces an impossible journey when he is left stranded in the desert, thousands of miles from home, with no money and only a few days left until Christmas.A college student faces an impossible journey when he is left stranded in the desert, thousands of miles from home, with no money and only a few days left until Christmas.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Arlene Sanford
  • Writers
    • Tom Nursall(screenplay)
    • Harris Goldberg(screenplay)
    • Michael Allin(story)
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    • Jessica Biel
    • Adam LaVorgna
Top credits
  • Director
    • Arlene Sanford
  • Writers
    • Tom Nursall(screenplay)
    • Harris Goldberg(screenplay)
    • Michael Allin(story)
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    • Jessica Biel
    • Adam LaVorgna
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 70User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:59
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    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    • Jakeas Jake
    Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel
    • Allieas Allie
    Adam LaVorgna
    Adam LaVorgna
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Jake's Dadas Jake's Dad
    Eve Gordon
    Eve Gordon
    • Carolynas Carolyn
    Lauren Maltby
    • Traceyas Tracey
    Andy Lauer
    Andy Lauer
    • Nolanas Nolan
    • (as Andrew Lauer)
    Sean O'Bryan
    Sean O'Bryan
    • Maxas Max
    Lesley Boone
    Lesley Boone
    • Marjorieas Marjorie
    Amzie Strickland
    Amzie Strickland
    • Tom Tom Girl Maryas Tom Tom Girl Mary
    Natalie Barish
    • Tom Tom Girl Darleneas Tom Tom Girl Darlene
    Mark de la Cruz
    • Estebanas Esteban
    • (as Mark De La Cruz)
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Tom Tom Girl Gloriaas Tom Tom Girl Gloria
    Jack Kenny
    Jack Kenny
    • Gabbyas Gabby
    Celia Kushner
    • Tom Tom Girl Mamaas Tom Tom Girl Mama
    Blair Slater
    • Ianas Ian
    P.J. Prinsloo
    P.J. Prinsloo
    • The Brandt-Manas The Brandt-Man
    • (as P.J. Prinslow)
    Kevin Hansen
    Kevin Hansen
    • The Murph-Manas The Murph-Man
    • Director
      • Arlene Sanford
    • Writers
      • Tom Nursall(screenplay)
      • Harris Goldberg(screenplay)
      • Michael Allin(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film's trailer shows a little boy urinating on Jake's lap. That scene was cut from the film.
    • Goofs
      When Jake is running from the van, the guard rail beside him seems to end, but in the next shot it appears to be continuous and unbroken.
    • Quotes

      Nolan: Oh, man, I went and killed Santa!

    • Crazy credits
      On the TV spots, the snowflakes falls on the Walt Disney Pictures logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Meet Joe Black/I'll Be Home for Christmas/Dancing at Lughnasa/I Still Know What You Did Last Summer/Velvet Goldmine (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Cool Yule
      Written by Steve Allen
      Produced by Bill Barnett and Steve Perry
      Performed by Cherry Poppin' Daddies
      Courtesy of Mojo Records, J.V.

    User reviews70

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A fun Christmas film
    My expectations were low when I started to watch this film. The premise seemed OK and from watching Home Improvement I knew the lead actor had some charm about him.

    I can happily say that I didn't need to worry because this film is good family entertainment, that also manages to be a good Christmas film.

    Sure, it's far fetched and the plot doesn't hold up to much, but it's also full of funny moments and has its heart in the right place.

    It's a shame that Jonathon Taylor Thomas didn't go on to make more films after this one because he was likable and had good comic timing.

    This is one of those films that you see on the shelf every Christmas. Why not give it a go?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Llegaré en Navidad
    • Filming locations
      • Canmore, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Mandeville Films
      • Kyra Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,214,338
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,898,293
      • Nov 15, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,214,338
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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