Comedy ·Family · Canada · 1998 · 1h 26m

I'll Be Home for Christmas

I'll Be Home for Christmas poster
Director
Arlene Sanford
Cast
Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Jake Jessica Biel as Allie Adam LaVorgna as Eddie Gary Cole as Jake's Dad Eve Gordon as Carolyn Lauren Maltby as Tracey
Crew
Hiro Narita — Director of Photography Anita Brandt-Burgoyne — Editor John Debney — Original Music Composer Tom Nursall — Screenplay Harris Goldberg — Screenplay Michael Allin — Story
Tagline

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.

Trailer I'll Be Home for Christmas — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
holidaysanta claussabotageselfishnessboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbribewoman directorcross country tripchristmasfather son relationship
Key Collaborators
Arlene Sanford Director Hiro Narita Director of Photography Anita Brandt-Burgoyne Editor John Debney Original Music Composer Tom Nursall Screenplay Harris Goldberg Screenplay Michael Allin Story David Hoberman Producer Tracey Trench Producer Cynthia Kay Charette Production Design Maya Mani Costume Design
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