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A Hobo's Christmas

“The best thing about Christmas is Family...”

★ 6.0(6)19871h 40m

A Hobo's Christmas is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Will Mackenzie
Release date: 1987-10-20
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Joe Byrne/Falrose Productions

A Hobo's Christmas — trailer

About A Hobo's Christmas

A Hobo's Christmas is a 1987 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Will Mackenzie, starring Gerald McRaney, Barnard Hughes and Wendy Crewson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Hobo's Christmas in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A hobo played by Barnard Hughes decides it's time to go home. Drifting from place to place, Hughes finds himself in his hometown of Salt Lake City at Christmas time. Here he hopes to close old wounds and be reunited with his unforgiving son played by Gerald McRaney, and get to know the grandchildren he has never met. McRaney, still resenting the fact that Hughes ran out on his family 25 years earlier, gives his father only one day with his grandkids; after that, he's expected to leave and never come back. All the while Hughes' friends warn him that his son and the past are memories that are best left alone, and should leave, but he has to find out for himself.

Cast

Gerald McRaney

Charlie Grovner

Barnard Hughes

Chance Grovner

Wendy Crewson

Laurie

William Hickey

Cincinnati Harold

Lee Weaver

Biloxi Slim

Jamie Sorrentini

Kathy Grovner

Harley Cross

Bobby Grovner

Helen Stenborg

Mrs. Gladys Morgan

Michael Ruud

Omaha John Boswell

Logan Field

Lt. Nielsen

Alan Gregory

Desk Clerk

Michael Flynn

Priest

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Hobo's Christmas in United States?+

In United States, A Hobo's Christmas is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Hobo's Christmas on Netflix?+

A Hobo's Christmas is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is A Hobo's Christmas?+

A Hobo's Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in A Hobo's Christmas?+

A Hobo's Christmas stars Gerald McRaney, Barnard Hughes, Wendy Crewson, William Hickey and Lee Weaver.

When did A Hobo's Christmas come out?+

A Hobo's Christmas is a 1987 movie directed by Will Mackenzie.

What genre is A Hobo's Christmas?+

A Hobo's Christmas is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed A Hobo's Christmas?+

A Hobo's Christmas was directed by Will Mackenzie.