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I'll Be Home for Christmas
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I'll Be Home for Christmas

1998-11-13 · 86 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Family

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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Directors
Arlene Sanford
Production companies
Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000,000

Top Cast

Jonathan Taylor ThomasJonathan Taylor ThomasJake
Jessica BielJessica BielAllie
Adam LaVorgnaAdam LaVorgnaEddie
Gary ColeGary ColeJake's Dad
Eve GordonEve GordonCarolyn
Lauren MaltbyLauren MaltbyTracey
Andrew LauerAndrew LauerNolan
Sean O'BryanSean O'BryanMax
Lesley BooneLesley BooneMarjorie
Amzie StricklandAmzie StricklandTom Tom Girl Mary
Natalie BarishTom Tom Girl Darlene
Mark de la CruzEsteban
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanTom Tom Girl Gloria
Jack KennyJack KennyGabby
Celia KushnerTom Tom Girl Mama
Blair SlaterBlair SlaterIan
P.J. PrinslooP.J. PrinslooThe Brandt-Man
Kevin HansenKevin HansenThe Murph-Man
James SherryThe Ken-Man
Alexandria MitchellLittle Girl In Hospital

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