I'll Be Home for Christmas
Seen it?2016 | 84 min | TV Movie, Family, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Jackie Foster, a dynamic Assistant District Attorney and single mom, is looking forward to wrapping up her latest case and spending Christmas with Gracie, her adorable and precocious, eight-year old daughter. But when Jackie’s estranged dad, Jack , a gruff retired police officer, unexpectedly shows up at her door, they will be forced to confront old wounds.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Brolin
- James BrolinJack
- Mena SuvariJackie
- Giselle EisenbergGracie
- John ReardonMike
- Jacob BlairRand Edwards
- Melissa BolonaMrs. Ellis
- Laura MiyataLinda Parker
- Dale WhibleyLuke Tate
- Angela AsherSuzi Tate
- Angelica Lisk-HannCello Player