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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Title: I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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 |
| Andy Lauer | ... | Nolan (as Andrew Lauer) | |
| Sean O'Bryan | ... | Max | |
| Lesley Boone | ... | Marjorie | |
| 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 | coca cola | male nudity |Taglines:
Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild language and some rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Eddie: What?
Allie: Out of all the planets in the universe, how is it that this is the only one that's spawned intelligent life?
Eddie: Yeah. You know what I always wonder about?
Allie: What's that?
Eddie: How come more breakfast joints don't serve your food right in the skillet like Denny's? I mean, think about it. They give you your meat, your eggs, your spuds right in the pan. Man, that rocks! Or like when a homeless guy comes up to you and he says he's the Messiah. And then he asks you for ...
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(as "Deck The Hall")
Traditional tune, lyrics by Thomas Oliphant (uncredited)
Arranged by Margaret Dorn, Linda Lawley, Danny Pelfrey
Performed by The Accidentals
Courtesy of Amusicom Records
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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. 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: You know what I've always wondered?Eddie: What?
Allie: Out of all the planets in the universe, how is it that this is the only one that's spawned intelligent life?
Eddie: Yeah. You know what I always wonder about?
Allie: What's that?
Eddie: How come more breakfast joints don't serve your food right in the skillet like Denny's? I mean, think about it. They give you your meat, your eggs, your spuds right in the pan. Man, that rocks! Or like when a homeless guy comes up to you and he says he's the Messiah. And then he asks you for ...
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Deck The Halls(as "Deck The Hall")
Traditional tune, lyrics by Thomas Oliphant (uncredited)
Arranged by Margaret Dorn, Linda Lawley, Danny Pelfrey
Performed by The Accidentals
Courtesy of Amusicom Records
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 November 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$3,898,293, 15 November 1998Gross USA:
$12,214,338Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$12,214,338Company Credits
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I'm a 90' kid and this movie was a staple every holiday season. If it doesn't hold a special place for you, you probably won't think it's a great movie. Your kids may like it though!