Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Marston S — 04 Feb 2008

I've seen it every Thanksgiving with Asia and the fam. You gotta see it.

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Marston S on 04 Feb 2008.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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