Movie

I'll Be Home for Christmas

“Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.”

★ 6.0(360)19981h 26m

I'll Be Home for Christmas is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Arlene Sanford
Release date: 1998-11-13
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

I'll Be Home for Christmas — trailer

About I'll Be Home for Christmas

I'll Be Home for Christmas is a 1998 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by Arlene Sanford, starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel and Adam LaVorgna. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 360 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I'll Be Home for Christmas in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Jake

Jessica Biel

Allie

Adam LaVorgna

Eddie

Gary Cole

Jake's Dad

Eve Gordon

Carolyn

Lauren Maltby

Tracey

Andrew Lauer

Nolan

Sean O'Bryan

Max

Lesley Boone

Marjorie

Amzie Strickland

Tom Tom Girl Mary

Natalie Barish

Tom Tom Girl Darlene

Mark de la Cruz

Esteban

Themes & keywords

holidaysanta claussabotageselfishnessboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbribewoman directorcross country tripchristmasfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I'll Be Home for Christmas in South Africa?+

In South Africa, I'll Be Home for Christmas is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is I'll Be Home for Christmas on Netflix?+

I'll Be Home for Christmas is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is I'll Be Home for Christmas?+

I'll Be Home for Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in I'll Be Home for Christmas?+

I'll Be Home for Christmas stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole and Eve Gordon.

When did I'll Be Home for Christmas come out?+

I'll Be Home for Christmas is a 1998 movie directed by Arlene Sanford.

What genre is I'll Be Home for Christmas?+

I'll Be Home for Christmas is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed I'll Be Home for Christmas?+

I'll Be Home for Christmas was directed by Arlene Sanford.