About the movie: year - 1998 / 1 hour 26 min. comedy / family / "I'll Be Home for Christmas" plot: Spoiled student Jake Wilkinson has been away from home for a long time after his mother died and his father married another woman. But before Christmas, his father promised Jake a new Porsche if he arrived in time for Christmas dinner. Jake decides to cancel his vacation plans for a luxury car. However, a number of obstacles stand in the way of the student residence. Jake's rival Eddie attacks him and dumps the guy in the desert dressed as Santa Claus, with no money and no car. Now, to get home in time for Christmas, Jake will have to pull out all the stops. I'll Be Home for Christmas - American family comedy starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Jessica Biel.