I'll Be Home for 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Director
- Arlene Sanford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Jonathan Taylor ThomasJake
Jessica BielAllie
Adam LaVorgnaEddie
Gary ColeJake's Dad
Eve GordonCarolyn
Lauren MaltbyTracey
Andrew LauerNolan
Sean O'BryanMax
Lesley BooneMarjorie
Amzie StricklandTom Tom Girl Mary🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was I'll Be Home for Christmas released?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas was released on November 13, 1998.
- How long is I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- I'll Be Home for Christmas has a runtime of 1h 26m.
- Where can I track I'll Be Home for Christmas?
- You can track I'll Be Home for Christmas on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












