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Home for the Holidays

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

1995 · 1 h 43 min
Directed by Jodie Foster · USA · American Independent Cinema
ComedyDramaRomance

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Cast

Holly Hunter Anne Bancroft Robert Downey Jr. Charles Durning Dylan McDermott Geraldine Chaplin

Credits

Written by: Chris Radant

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Home for the Holidays (1995) is a American comedy directed by Jodie Foster. It stars Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft and Robert Downey Jr.. It runs 103 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (16,368 votes)
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