I'll Be Home for Christmas
“Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.”
Synopsis
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.
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I'll Be Home For Christmas - Jessica Biel & Adam LaVorgna
Type: Clip • Published 2015-11-07
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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
Natalie Barish
Tom Tom Girl Darlene
Mark de la Cruz
Esteban
Kathleen Freeman
Tom Tom Girl Gloria
Jack Kenny
Gabby
Celia Kushner
Tom Tom Girl Mama
Blair Slater
Ian
P.J. Prinsloo
The Brandt-Man
Kevin Hansen
The Murph-Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arlene Sanford
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Nursall, Harris Goldberg
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- I'll Be Home for Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arlene Sanford
Tom Nursall, Harris Goldberg, Michael Allin
John Debney
Hiro Narita
Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Robin French, David Hoberman, Tracey Trench
Department Leadership Roster
Arlene Sanford
Director
Tom Nursall
Screenplay
David Hoberman
Producer
Anita Brandt-Burgoyne
Editor
Cynthia Kay Charette
Production Design
Maya Mani
Costume Design
Tracey Trench
Producer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Harris Goldberg
Screenplay
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Tony Morelli
Stunt Coordinator
Dale Fay
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jacob Rupp
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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?
The principal cast of I'll Be Home for Christmas includes Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, Eve Gordon.
When was I'll Be Home for Christmas released and how long is it?
I'll Be Home for Christmas was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for I'll Be Home for Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'll Be Home for Christmas was composed by John Debney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'll Be Home for Christmas?
I'll Be Home for Christmas holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).