I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)

Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.

I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) poster

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.

Director: Arlene Sanford
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Debney
Cinematography: Hiro Narita
Editing: Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Original Language: en

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

I'll Be Home for Christmas Trailer

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Arlene Sanford
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Family

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.