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I'll Be Home for Christmas

2016·Movie
1h 24min·G
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–37%
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–37%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
James Brolin
Written by:
Robin Bernheim Burger
Produced by:
James Brolin, Robin Bernheim Burger, David Anselmo
Composed by:
William Ross

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream I'll Be Home for Christmas legally?

fuboTVPhiloHallmark+Pluto TVPlexHallmark TV

I'll Be Home for Christmas is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Plex. 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 I'll Be Home for Christmas worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I'll Be Home for Christmas rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is I'll Be Home for Christmas?

1 h 24 min

I'll Be Home for Christmas runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is I'll Be Home for Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch I'll Be Home for Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I'll Be Home for Christmas in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I'll Be Home for Christmas use?

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TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for I'll Be Home for Christmas, including Redemption Rejection, Bad Boss, The Mountains of Illinois.