I’ll Be Home for Christmas

In this 1998 holiday comedy directed by Arlene Sanford, a college student named Jake Wilkinson, played by Jonathan Taylor Thomas, finds himself in a race against time to make it home for Christmas. After a prank leaves him stranded in the desert wearing a Santa suit, Jake must navigate a series of comedic misadventures to reach his family in New York by Christmas Eve. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about family, love, and the true spirit of the holiday season. The film also stars Jessica Biel as Jake’s girlfriend, adding a romantic subplot to the festive chaos. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.