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Home for the Holidays

1995·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
63
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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On the fourth Thursday in November, 84 million American families will gather together... And wonder why.

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.
Dysfunctional FamilyThanksgiving ComedyComing HomeHoliday NostalgiaQuirky CharactersSituational HumorFamily DramaCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Home for the Holidays legally?

Home for the Holidays is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 Home for the Holidays worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Home for the Holidays rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Home for the Holidays?

1 h 43 min

Home for the Holidays runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Home for the Holidays?

Critics60
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Home for the Holidays higher (70) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Home for the Holidays a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$22 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Home for the Holidays in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Home for the Holidays?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Home for the Holidays in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Home for the Holidays use?

Mistaken for GayMy Own Private "I Do"Alpha BitchPrecision F-StrikeHeteronormative CrusaderThanksgiving Day StoryFriends Are Chosen, Family Aren'tThe ResenterDysfunctional FamilyRandom Events PlotShower SceneGood-Times Montageand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Home for the Holidays, including Mistaken for Gay, My Own Private "I Do", Alpha Bitch.