Home for the Holidays (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1995, Home for the Holidays is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jodie Foster, running about 103 minutes. “On the fourth Thursday in November, 84 million American families will gather together... And wonder why.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Home for the Holidays stars Holly Hunter as Claudia Larson, Robert Downey Jr. as Tommy Larson, Anne Bancroft as Adele Larson and Charles Durning as Henry Larson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Home for the Holidays has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home for the Holidays page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home for the Holidays tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home for the Holidays (1995)?
- In US, Home for the Holidays is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Home for the Holidays worth watching?
- Home for the Holidays holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home for the Holidays?
- Home for the Holidays stars Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning and Claire Danes.
- When was Home for the Holidays released?
- Home for the Holidays was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.