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- Release date: November 3, 1995
- Director: Jodie Foster
- Starring: Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Dylan McDermott, Geraldine Chaplin, Steve Guttenberg, Cynthia Stevenson, and Claire Danes
- Rating: PG-13
- Running time: 103 minutes
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Home for the Holidays is a comedic drama about a single mom, Claudia Larson, who spends Thanksgiving with her dysfunctional, yet loving family. Directed by Jodie Foster the script is based on the known short story by Chris Radant.
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The Short Story
Chris Radant wrote a short story that was published in the Boston Phoenix newspaper about being a single mother and artist living in Boston during the holidays. She then took a break from writing and went on a touring job with the Rolling Stones. Upon her return she received a phone call from screenwriter W.D. Richter who wanted to option the story. Radant immediately said yes. -
The Soundtrack
The multi-generational film is echoed with an eclectic multi-generational soundtrack including original songs and covers. There are twelve songs in the track list:- Rusted Root - "Evil Ways" 4:03
- Mark Isham - "Holiday Blues" 4:46
- Nat King Cole - "Candy" 3:51
- Tom Jones - "It's Not Unusual" 2:01
- Mark Isham - "Blue Nights" 9:25
- Mark Isham - "Birth of the Cool Whip" 2:53
- Dinah Washington - "Trouble in Mind" 2:50
- Mark Isham - "Late Night Blues" 4:59
- Mark Isham - "Medley of the Very Thought of You/With Us Alone" 2:42
- Ray Noble - "The Very Thought of You" 4:25
- Nat King Cole - "The Very Thought of You" 3:47
- Janis Joplin - "Piece of My Heart" 4:14
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Home for the Holidays Questions
What holidays are included in the Holiday Season? 6 AnswersSeasons Greetings!! The holiday season is upon us! Because you asked when does the “Holiday Season “ starts as well as the religions and cultures that have cel... read more
Tips for working out over the holidays? 3 AnswersTime off: Recognize that your muscles need time to rebuild. It'll be a good "complain" when you get back. If your muscles weren't "complaining", then you were... read more
Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas? 11 AnswersI don't think anyone should be upset over "Happy Holidays" I think this phrase says "I'm not assuming you prescribe to a specific religion but I still want you... read more
Are you planning on cooking healthy this holiday season? 2 AnswersThe holidays seem to be the best time to add to the thighs :( It's also the best time for some really interesting and yummy foods...A big thing that my family h... read more -



