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Home for the Holidays

1995Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic577.2Rotten Tomatoes63%71%

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Thanksgiving Comedy
  • Coming Home
  • Holiday Nostalgia
  • Quirky Characters
  • Situational Humor
  • Family Drama
  • Character-Driven

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Jodie Foster
Written by
W.D. Richter, Chris Radant
Produced by
Jodie Foster, Peggy Rajski
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

November 2, 1995 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
November 2, 1995
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Mistaken for Gay, My Own Private "I Do", Alpha Bitch +9

  • Mistaken for Gay
  • My Own Private "I Do"
  • Alpha Bitch
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Heteronormative Crusader
  • Thanksgiving Day Story
  • Friends Are Chosen, Family Aren't
  • The Resenter
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Random Events Plot
  • Shower Scene
  • Good-Times Montage

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Home for the Holidays?"

Questions about Home for the Holidays

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Where can I stream Home for the Holidays?

KanopyHooplaMGM+

In the United States, Home for the Holidays streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Home for the Holidays worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Home for the Holidays okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Home for the Holidays make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Home for the Holidays good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.