A Hobo's Christmas (1987)
The best thing about Christmas is Family...
A hobo played by Barnard Hughes decides it's time to go home. Drifting from place to place, Hughes finds himself in his hometown of Salt Lake City at Christmas time. Here he hopes to close old wounds and be reunited with his unforgiving son played by Gerald McRaney, and get to know the grandchildren he has never met. McRaney, still resenting the fact that Hughes ran out on his family 25 years earlier, gives his father only one day with his grandkids; after that, he's expected to leave and never come back. All the while Hughes' friends warn him that his son and the past are memories that are best left alone, and should leave, but he has to find out for himself.
Cast
- Gerald McRaney - Charlie Grovner
- Barnard Hughes - Chance Grovner
- Wendy Crewson - Laurie
- William Hickey - Cincinnati Harold
- Lee Weaver - Biloxi Slim
- Jamie Sorrentini - Kathy Grovner
- Harley Cross - Bobby Grovner
- Helen Stenborg - Mrs. Gladys Morgan
- Michael Ruud - Omaha John Boswell
- Logan Field - Lt. Nielsen
Screenplay
Themes
Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality
Keywords
homeless person, homelessness, homeless man, homeless, christmas
Trailer
A Hobo's Christmas TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is A Hobo's Christmas about?
- A hobo played by Barnard Hughes decides it's time to go home. Drifting from place to place, Hughes finds himself in his hometown of Salt Lake City at Christmas time. Here he hopes to close old wounds and be reunited with his unforgiving son played by Gerald McRaney, and get to know the grandchildren he has never met. McRaney, still resenting the fact that Hughes ran out on his family 25 years earlier, gives his father only one day with his grandkids; after that, he's expected to leave and never come back. All the while Hughes' friends warn him that his son and the past are memories that are best left alone, and should leave, but he has to find out for himself.
- Who directed A Hobo's Christmas?
- A Hobo's Christmas was directed by Will Mackenzie.
- Who stars in A Hobo's Christmas?
- A Hobo's Christmas stars Gerald McRaney, Barnard Hughes, Wendy Crewson, William Hickey, Lee Weaver, Jamie Sorrentini.
- How long is A Hobo's Christmas?
- A Hobo's Christmas has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is A Hobo's Christmas?
- A Hobo's Christmas is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Hobo's Christmas produced?
- A Hobo's Christmas was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Hobo's Christmas?
- The themes of A Hobo's Christmas include: Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality.