I'll Be Home for Christmas
Synopsis
Jackie Foster, a dynamic Assistant District Attorney and single mom, is looking forward to wrapping up her latest case and spending Christmas with Gracie, her adorable and precocious, eight-year old daughter. But when Jackie’s estranged dad, Jack , a gruff retired police officer, unexpectedly shows up at her door, they will be forced to confront old wounds.
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Preview - I'll Be Home for Christmas - Starring James Brolin, Mena Suvari and Giselle EisenbergOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Brolin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Bernheim Burger
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- I'll Be Home for Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Hideaway Pictures, World Joy Productions, Motion Picture Corporation of America, Brad Krevoy Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Brolin
Robin Bernheim Burger
William Ross
Peter Benison
George Roulston
Amanda Phillips, Brad Krevoy, Eric Jarboe, Scott Hart, Robin Bernheim Burger
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Bernheim Burger
Writer
James Brolin
Director
Angelica Lisk-Hann
Stunt Coordinator
George Roulston
Editor
Peter Benison
Director of Photography
Anthony Cowley
Production Design
David Anselmo
Producer
Richelle Wilks
Production Design
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is I'll Be Home for Christmas about?
Jackie Foster, a dynamic Assistant District Attorney and single mom, is looking forward to wrapping up her latest case and spending Christmas with Gracie, her adorable and precocious, eight-year old daughter. But when Jackie’s estranged dad, Jack , a gruff retired police officer, unexpectedly shows up at her door, they will be forced to confront old wounds.
Who directed I'll Be Home for Christmas?
I'll Be Home for Christmas was directed by James Brolin.
Who stars in I'll Be Home for Christmas?
The principal cast of I'll Be Home for Christmas includes James Brolin, Mena Suvari, Giselle Eisenberg, John Reardon, Jacob Blair.
When was I'll Be Home for Christmas released and how long is it?
I'll Be Home for Christmas was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
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 William Ross.
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: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).