Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

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

1995 · 103 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Jodie Foster · Written by W.D. Richter

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