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The Homecoming: A Christmas Story

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On Christmas Eve 1933, a rural Virginia clan, the Waltons, are preparing to celebrate the holiday. But patriarch John Walton (Andrew Duggan), who has gone off to the big city in search of work, still hasn't returned home, and a heavy snowstorm only adds more cause for worry. Teenage son John-Boy (Richard Thomas) tries to distract his siblings by explaining the real meaning of Christmas to them, before his mother (Patricia Neal) finally sends John-Boy out to find his father.

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Keith E I don't remember when I first saw this. It was probably a rerun on network TV, shortly after I was married in the 1980s. A few years later, I mentioned it to my wife who surprised me by ordering a VHS copy through Blockbuster. I've since obtained a copy on DVD. It's been an annual favorite since. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Russ R This has become one of our holiday classic favorites, along with "It's a Wonderful Life" and the usual suspects. My father was raised during the depression, and I can't imagine the hardship. A great story, from a beautiful mountain. A different time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Connor S My favorite day every year is watching this with my father. Every. Year! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/24/23 Full Review Audience Member The pilot (maybe) to the Walton's TV Series, this made for TV Christmas movie is about as good as the series. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Great christmas story (also kicked off the Walton's series) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Such a sweet story, but you can tell they haven't worked all the bugs out for the TV show. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On Christmas Eve 1933, a rural Virginia clan, the Waltons, are preparing to celebrate the holiday. But patriarch John Walton (Andrew Duggan), who has gone off to the big city in search of work, still hasn't returned home, and a heavy snowstorm only adds more cause for worry. Teenage son John-Boy (Richard Thomas) tries to distract his siblings by explaining the real meaning of Christmas to them, before his mother (Patricia Neal) finally sends John-Boy out to find his father.
Director
Fielder Cook
Producer
Robert L. Jacks
Rating
PG
Genre
Holiday, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 23, 2003
Runtime
1h 40m