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.
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| Jonathan Taylor Thomas | ... | Jake | |
| Jessica Biel | ... | Allie | |
| Adam LaVorgna | ... | Eddie | |
| Gary Cole | ... | Jake's Dad | |
| Eve Gordon | ... | Carolyn | |
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Lauren Maltby | ... | Tracey |
| Andrew Lauer | ... | Nolan | |
| Sean O'Bryan | ... | Max | |
| Lesley Boone | ... | Marjorie | |
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Amzie Strickland | ... | Tom Tom Girl Mary |
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Natalie Barish | ... | Tom Tom Girl Darlene |
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Mark de la Cruz | ... | Esteban (as Mark De La Cruz) |
| Kathleen Freeman | ... | Tom Tom Girl Gloria | |
| Jack Kenny | ... | Gabby | |
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Celia Kushner | ... | Tom Tom Girl Mama |
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A college student experiences difficulty in getting home for Christmas after being hazed by his friends. While struggling to get home in time for Christmas, he learns quite a bit about himself and the true meaning of the holiday. Written by Anonymous
Plot Keywords:
christmas | sabotage | embarrassing male nudity | male nudity | public nudity |Taglines:
This yule, be cool. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild language and some rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 November 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$3,898,293, 15 November 1998, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$12,213,678, 17 January 1999Company Credits
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Eddie: Uh, don't witness it. You might have to testify.
Allie: Wow, Eddie. That was actually clever.
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Written by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson
Produced by David Z.
Performed by Buddy Guy
Courtesy of Silvertone Records Ltd.
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Trivia
The scene where the little boy starts urinating on Jake's lap (seen in the trailer) is cut from the film. See more »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. See more »Quotes
Allie: Well, look at that . The clock man is sexually harassing the clock lady. How typical.Eddie: Uh, don't witness it. You might have to testify.
Allie: Wow, Eddie. That was actually clever.
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Soundtracks
Blue ChristmasWritten by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson
Produced by David Z.
Performed by Buddy Guy
Courtesy of Silvertone Records Ltd.
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`Home Improvement' star Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars in this predictable family comedy as a college kid whose father will promise him a new car if he makes it home before Christmas dinner begins. Thomas is in top form, but this should have been a two-part episode of `Home Improvement,' for he had left the show not long before this film was released. The Santa Race is the highlight of the film, but because there is little else here that is entertaining, this movie is only recommended for fans of the teen star.
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