Home for Christmas
Home for Christmas

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Home for Christmas

1990
Movie
60 min
English

Dolly Parton returns home to Sevierville and to Dollywood where she joins her family and friends to share songs and memories of the holidays in this 1990 TV special to accompany her Christmas CD Home for the Holidays.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Paul BogartGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A single mother, struggling to make ends meet, decides to go home for Christmas with her two young children. She hopes to find solace and support from her family, but instead, she faces judgment and resentment from her parents and siblings. As the holidays progress, she must confront her past mistakes and find the strength to forgive herself and her family.

Critical Reception

Home for Christmas was a generally well-received television movie, praised for its heartfelt performances and relatable themes of family reconciliation and overcoming adversity during the holidays. While not a critical darling, it resonated with audiences for its emotional depth and positive message.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional storytelling and exploration of family dynamics during the holidays.

  • Shelley Long's performance as a struggling mother was highlighted as a strong point.

  • The film offered a heartwarming, albeit sometimes predictable, holiday message.

Google audience: Audience reviews often noted the film's ability to evoke strong emotions and its timely message of forgiveness and familial love, making it a popular choice for holiday viewing.

Fun Fact

The film was originally broadcast on CBS as part of their holiday programming.

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