I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Year: 1998
Description: Estranged from his father (Gary Cole), college student Jake (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) 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 (Jessica Biel), does not know where he is, and accepts a cross-country ride from Jake's rival, Eddie (Adam LaVorgna).
Starring: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel
Runtime: 86 min
Categories: Comedy, Heartfelt, Family, Stupid Fun, Hijinks, Slapstick
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Tom Nursell, Harris Goldberg, Michael Allin
Streaming Services: Disney+
Recommended by: Alyssa
Viewings
- Alyssa Watched on Dec. 20, 2025; Rating: 3.5; Comment: Classic JTT.