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Home for Christmas (1990)

1990-12-02 · 1h 36m · EN
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Mickey Rooney plays a weary old thief who befriends a young child. Home for Christmas is a 1990 Canadian made film about a young girl (Chantellese Kent) who wants a grandfather for Christmas. She chooses an elderly, homeless ex-con (Mickey Rooney) as her pseudo-grandfather and he teaches her - and her family - the true meaning of Christmas. Somewhat predictable.. but has a good plot twist about half way through that keeps it interesting. A solid, low-key performance by Mickey Rooney as the seemingly broken down homeless man saves this one from drowning in it's own mushiness.

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Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyElmerSimon RichardsSimon RichardsReg SpencerLesley KellyLesley KellyBarb SpencerChantellese KentChantellese KentAmanda SpencerNoah PlenerNoah PlenerJustin SpencerJoel KaiserJoel KaiserSam WhitneySusan HamannSusan HamannMarla WhitneyKen McKenzieKen McKenzieArchie WhitneyHersh KallesHersh KallesCourtney WhitneyKaren InwoodKaren InwoodJessicaKen InnesKen InnesThe HandymanPeter FerriPeter FerriOscar

Keywords

Santa clausChristmas spiritHolidayEx-conReconciliationGrandparent grandchild relationshipThiefIndependent filmChild's point of viewElderlyEstrangement

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Drama · FamilyTheme affinitySanta Claus · Christmas Spirit · HolidayDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference591765Actor preference76509 · 105416 · 713428

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What is Home for Christmas about?

Mickey Rooney plays a weary old thief who befriends a young child. Home for Christmas is a 1990 Canadian made film about a young girl (Chantellese Kent) who wants a grandfather for Christmas. She chooses an elderly, homeless ex-con (Mickey Rooney) as her pseudo-grandfather and he teaches her - and her family - the true meaning of Christmas. Somewhat predictable.. but has a good plot twist about half way through that keeps it interesting. A solid, low-key performance by Mickey Rooney as the seemingly broken down homeless man saves this one from drowning in it's own mushiness.

How long is Home for Christmas?

Home for Christmas has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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