A Hobo's Christmas
1987, English. Directed by Will Mackenzie.
The best thing about Christmas is Family...
A hobo played by Barnard Hughes decides it's time to go home. Drifting from place to place, Hughes finds himself in his hometown of Salt Lake City at Christmas time. Here he hopes to close old wounds and be reunited with his unforgiving son played by Gerald McRaney, and get to know the grandchildren he has never met. McRaney, still resenting the fact that Hughes ran out on his family 25 years earlier, gives his father only one day with his grandkids; after that, he's expected to leave and never come back. All the while Hughes' friends warn him that his son and the past are memories that are best left alone, and should leave, but he has to find out for himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Will MackenzieDirector
- Gerald McRaneyCharlie Grovner
- Barnard HughesChance Grovner
- Wendy CrewsonLaurie
- William HickeyCincinnati Harold
- Lee WeaverBiloxi Slim
- Jamie SorrentiniKathy Grovner
- Harley CrossBobby Grovner
- Helen StenborgMrs. Gladys Morgan
- Michael RuudOmaha John Boswell
- Logan FieldLt. Nielsen
- Alan GregoryDesk Clerk
- Michael FlynnPriest
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Byrne, Jeb Rosebrook
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How long is A Hobo's Christmas?
A Hobo's Christmas runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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A Hobo's Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Hobo's Christmas is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Hobo's Christmas on?
A Hobo's Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Hobo's Christmas?
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Who directed A Hobo's Christmas?
A Hobo's Christmas (1987) was directed by Will Mackenzie and stars Gerald McRaney, Barnard Hughes, Wendy Crewson.