I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

I'll Be Home for Christmas features Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon, Lauren Maltby. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1998-11-13. Runtime: 86 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (367 votes). Genres: Comedy, Family. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is I'll Be Home for Christmas?

I'll Be Home for Christmas is listed as Comedy, Family on TMDB.

How long is I'll Be Home for Christmas?

I'll Be Home for Christmas runs about 86 minutes.

Who stars in I'll Be Home for Christmas?

Cast highlights include Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon, Lauren Maltby.

Does Cinema Box stream I'll Be Home for Christmas?

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