November 3, 1995
Home for the Holidays is a 1995 American family comedy-drama film directed by Jodie Foster and produced by Peggy Rajski and Foster. The screenplay was written by W. D. Richter, based on a short story by Chris Radant. The film's score was composed by Mark Isham. The film follows Claudia Larson, who after losing her job, kissing her ex-boss, and finding out that her daughter has plans of her own for the holidays, departs Chicago to spend her Thanksgiving with her dysfunctional family.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Dylan McDermott, Geraldine Chaplin, Steve Guttenberg, Cynthia Stevenson, Claire Danes, Austin Pendleton, and David Strathairn.
Home for the Holidays was released theatrically on November 3, 1995, by Paramount Pictures in North America and by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment worldwide. The film received mixed reviews from critics who appreciated Foster's direction, and Hunter's and Downey's performances but criticised the screenplay. The film grossed $22.1 million against a budget of $20 million.
Storyline
Claudia after losing her job, having an affair with her ex-boss, finds out that her daughter has plans of her own; therefore, she may have to spend her Thanksgiving holidays with her crazy family.
Sound Effects Used
- Hollywoodedge, Cats Two Meowing Clos PE022401
- Hollywoodedge, Fart 1 Medium Fart Clo PE138901
- SKYWALKER, AIRPLANE - JET PASS BY (Heard during the time card transition.)
- SKYWALKER, CAR - TUCKER ARMORED CAR: IN AND STOP
- SKYWALKER, CAR - VARIOUS TIRE SCREECHING
- SKYWALKER, CAR - VEHICLE HORN, 4 TIMES
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