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4/10The dialogue is a bit unnatural and the characters are over the top, but it's okay. Worth watching if you're in the mood for a light-hearted 90s family comedy/drama. It has its moments.
Reviewed on July 2, 2019
Home for the Holidays(1995)
On the fourth Thursday in November, 84 million American families will gather together... And wonder why.
6.3(195)1h 43m1995-11-02
ComedyDramaRomance
Home for the Holidays Synopsis
After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson faces spending the holiday with her unhinged family.
Home for the Holidays (1995) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jodie Foster, released on November 2, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft and Charles Durning. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 195 ratings.
- Director:
- Jodie Foster
- Writers:
- W.D. Richter, Chris Radant
- Producers:
- Jodie Foster, Peggy Rajski
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Egg Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $22,119,269
- Status:
- Released
Home for the Holidays (1995) Trailer
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Home for the Holidays Cast & Crew
Main cast
Holly Hunter
as Claudia Larson
Robert Downey Jr.
as Tommy Larson
Anne Bancroft
as Adele Larson
Charles Durning
as Henry Larson
Dylan McDermott
as Leo Fish
Geraldine Chaplin
as Aunt Glady
Steve Guttenberg
as Walter Wedman
Cynthia Stevenson
as Joanne Larson Wedman
Claire Danes
as Kitt Larson
Emily Ann Lloyd
as Brittany Lace
Zack Duhame
as Walter Wedman Jr.
Austin Pendleton
as Peter Arnold
Key crew
Directed by Jodie Foster, written by W.D. Richter and Chris Radant, produced by Jodie Foster and Peggy Rajski.
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Home for the Holidays Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 195 ratings.
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Home for the Holidays – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Home for the Holidays online?
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Home for the Holidays (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Home for the Holidays?
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The main cast of Home for the Holidays (1995) includes Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning and Dylan McDermott. The film was directed by Jodie Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Home for the Holidays released?
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Home for the Holidays was released on November 2, 1995 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Home for the Holidays worth watching?
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Home for the Holidays (1995) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 195 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Home for the Holidays?
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Yes. The official Home for the Holidays trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.