A Hobo's Christmas
“The best thing about Christmas is Family...”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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November 29, 1987 - Promo for 'A Hobo's Christmas'
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-12
Top Cast
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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
Alan Gregory
Desk Clerk
Michael Flynn
Priest
Laura Hughes
Carolina Blue
Dana Cutrer
Cajun
Donré Sampson
Desk Sergeant
Gregory Dee Watts
Topeka Kid
Curley Green
Orderly
Gail Ho
Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Byrne, Jeb Rosebrook
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- A Hobo's Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Joe Byrne/Falrose Productions, Phoenix Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Mackenzie
Joe Byrne, Jeb Rosebrook
Mark Snow
Stephen W. Gray
Corky Ehlers
Joe Byrne, Paul Freeman
Department Leadership Roster
Corky Ehlers
Editor
Paul Freeman
Producer
Stephen W. Gray
Director of Photography
Will Mackenzie
Director
Joe Byrne
Writer
Jeb Rosebrook
Writer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Paul Freeman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hobo's Christmas
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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?
The principal cast of A Hobo's Christmas includes Gerald McRaney, Barnard Hughes, Wendy Crewson, William Hickey, Lee Weaver.
When was A Hobo's Christmas released and how long is it?
A Hobo's Christmas was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hobo's Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hobo's Christmas was composed by Mark Snow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Hobo's Christmas?
A Hobo's Christmas holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).