A Hobo's Christmas(1987)
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A Hobo's Christmas 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.
A Hobo's Christmas (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Will Mackenzie, released on October 20, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Gerald McRaney, Barnard Hughes, Wendy Crewson and William Hickey. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Will Mackenzie
- Writers:
- Joe Byrne, Jeb Rosebrook
- Producers:
- Paul Freeman, Paul Freeman
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen W. Gray
- Composer:
- Mark Snow
- Production:
- Joe Byrne/Falrose Productions, Phoenix Entertainment Group
- Status:
- Released
A Hobo's Christmas (1987) Trailer
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A Hobo's Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gerald McRaney
as Charlie Grovner
Barnard Hughes
as Chance Grovner
Wendy Crewson
as Laurie
William Hickey
as Cincinnati Harold
Lee Weaver
as Biloxi Slim
- Jamie Sorrentini
Jamie Sorrentini
as Kathy Grovner
Harley Cross
as Bobby Grovner
Helen Stenborg
as Mrs. Gladys Morgan
- Michael Ruud
Michael Ruud
as Omaha John Boswell
- Logan Field
Logan Field
as Lt. Nielsen
- Alan Gregory
Alan Gregory
as Desk Clerk
Michael Flynn
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Will Mackenzie, written by Joe Byrne and Jeb Rosebrook, produced by Paul Freeman and Paul Freeman.
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A Hobo's Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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A Hobo's Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Hobo's Christmas online?
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A Hobo's Christmas (1987) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Hobo's Christmas?
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The main cast of A Hobo's Christmas (1987) includes Gerald McRaney, Barnard Hughes, Wendy Crewson, William Hickey and Lee Weaver. The film was directed by Will Mackenzie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Hobo's Christmas released?
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A Hobo's Christmas was released on October 20, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is A Hobo's Christmas worth watching?
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A Hobo's Christmas (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Hobo's Christmas?
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