I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.
Estranged from his father, college student Jake is lured home to New York for Christmas with the promise of receiving a classic Porsche as a gift. When the bullying football team dumps him in the desert in a Santa suit, Jake is left without identification or money to help him make the journey. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Allie, does not know where he is, and accepts a cross-country ride from Jake's rival, Eddie.
Cast
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas - Jake
- Jessica Biel - Allie
- Adam LaVorgna - Eddie
- Gary Cole - Jake's Dad
- Eve Gordon - Carolyn
- Lauren Maltby - Tracey
- Andrew Lauer - Nolan
- Sean O'Bryan - Max
- Lesley Boone - Marjorie
- Amzie Strickland - Tom Tom Girl Mary
Screenplay
- Tom Nursall (Screenplay)
- Michael Allin (Story)
- Harris Goldberg (Screenplay)
Themes
Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun
Keywords
holiday, santa claus, sabotage, selfishness, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, bribe, woman director, cross country trip, christmas, father son relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I'll Be Home for Christmas about?
- Estranged from his father, college student Jake is lured home to New York for Christmas with the promise of receiving a classic Porsche as a gift. When the bullying football team dumps him in the desert in a Santa suit, Jake is left without identification or money to help him make the journey. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Allie, does not know where he is, and accepts a cross-country ride from Jake's rival, Eddie.
- Who directed I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas was directed by Arlene Sanford.
- Who stars in I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon, Lauren Maltby.
- How long is I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas is a Comedy, Family film.
- What is the budget of I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas had a budget of $30M.
- Where was I'll Be Home for Christmas produced?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- The themes of I'll Be Home for Christmas include: Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun.