Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Jessica S — 03 Dec 2007

Jodie Foster directs this perfect film about the holidays.

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Jessica S on 03 Dec 2007.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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By April W (341) on 01 Sep 2012

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By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for Variety (12,700) on 30 Dec 2010

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By Beatrice M (18) on 25 Jan 2010

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 10 Aug 2010

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