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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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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 Johnny Lange and Archie Gottler
Performed by Tex Ritter
Courtesy of Capitol Nashville
Under license from EMI Music Special Markets
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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
In the very first scene, Ian is locked in a wall locker and passes Jake his mail, math test, and Dave Matthews passes downward through the lowest vent of the locker from the inside. When the locker door opens we can see that the lowest vent is level with the shelf, there is no way Ian could have reached above the shelf to pass those objects down through the vent. 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
Christmas Carols By The Old CorralWritten by Johnny Lange and Archie Gottler
Performed by Tex Ritter
Courtesy of Capitol Nashville
Under license from EMI Music Special Markets
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I'll Be Home for Christmas is a holiday movie worth watching on a cold, snowy day. Jonathan Taylor Thomas plays "Jake", a college student in California, who's bribed by his father to come home, in New York, for Christmas. Jessica Biel plays "Allie", who is Jake's love interest in the movie. Jake drives, hitchhikes, flies, and finally rides his way back home in a one horse open sliegh. Along his journey home, Jake learns the true meaning of Christmas. In my opinion, I'll Be Home for Christmas is the best Christmas movie that I've seen in a long time.