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A Hobo's Christmas

1987·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13

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A Hobo's Christmas fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The best thing about Christmas is Family...

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.
Christmas ThemeRedemption StoryFamily ReconciliationNostalgic SettingEmotional DramaSecond ChanceFather-Son RelationshipHoliday Season

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about A Hobo's Christmas

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Where can I stream A Hobo's Christmas legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Hobo's Christmas worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Hobo's Christmas rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is A Hobo's Christmas?

1 h 40 min

A Hobo's Christmas runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is A Hobo's Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Hobo's Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Hobo's Christmas in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.