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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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Fast Facts
- 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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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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Since I will be home sick again tomorrow, I should start thinking of what I'm going to get everyone for the holidays to cheer me up :)
@kasey_lee | November 13, 2009 05:40 AM -
Dead weight and coming apart at the seams. Worthless :( just want to go home for the holidays and, apparently, decay there.
@heyPeyPey | November 13, 2009 05:34 AM -
HGTV looking for three different families decorate their home for the holidays "Holiday Battle on the Block"
@Airchecker | November 13, 2009 05:33 AM -
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@cphoustonwest | November 13, 2009 05:20 AM -
Help get soldiers home for the holidays. http://www.lbeh.org/ #li
@Kevin_Atkinson | November 13, 2009 05:08 AM
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Home for the Holidays: Creative Ideas for Making the Holidays Memorable (Hallmark Occasions) - $25.00
Filled with creative ideas for making the holidays memorable and stree-free, this book shows simple, imaginative ways to entertain family and friends without time-consuming projects or complicated instructions. Includes seasonal recipes and...
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Home for the Holidays [VHS] - $9.98
Holly Hunter plays a Chicago-based single mom who--on the day before Thanksgiving--loses her job and is informed by her daughter of the latter's intention to surrender her virginity while on a weekend-long affair. If that's not enough, Hunt...
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A young couple’s bungalow is left high and dry by a contractor who grossly underestimated the quote for renovating their basement. With Christmas just around the corner and with all their money and hope drained, they asked Mike to take on t...
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Home for the Holidays - $14.98
On the fourth thursday in november 84 million american families will gather together.. And wonder why. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 10/17/2006 Starring: Holly Hunter Steve Guttenberg Run time: 103 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Jod...
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