1998 · movie · PG · 1h 26m
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Somewhere between L.A. and N.Y. Jake found the meaning of Christmas.
Is I'll Be Home for Christmas on Netflix?
No. I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Disney+.
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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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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.0/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 28 | none |
I'll Be Home for Christmas: common questions
Is I'll Be Home for Christmas on Netflix?
No. I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Disney+.
Where can I watch I'll Be Home for Christmas?
I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) is included with a Disney+ subscription in the US.
Is I'll Be Home for Christmas worth watching?
It scores 65.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is I'll Be Home for Christmas?
I'll Be Home for Christmas runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What is I'll Be Home for Christmas rated?
I'll Be Home for Christmas is rated PG in the US.
Who is in I'll Be Home for Christmas?
I'll Be Home for Christmas stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.