เรื่องย่อ

Home for the Holidays is a 1995 American comedy-drama film directed by Jodie Foster. The story revolves around Claudia Larson (played by Holly Hunter), a recently unemployed woman who has just been through a series of unfortunate events. To make matters worse, she finds out that her daughter, Jenny, plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend instead of visiting her. As the holiday approaches, Claudia's life becomes increasingly chaotic. She tries to come up with a plan to win back her job and repair her relationship with her family, but everything seems to go awry. Meanwhile, she must also deal with a series of eccentric relatives who gather at their childhood home for Thanksgiving dinner. Throughout the film, Claudia encounters a cast of colorful characters, including her sister, Rita (played by Anne Bancroft), a sharp-tongued and opinionated matriarch; her cousin, Glen (played by Robert Wise), a quiet and reserved veteran; and her uncle, Henry (played by David Manning), a flamboyant and flirtatious retired actor. As the story unfolds, Claudia's struggles to find her place in the world are mirrored by the quirky and often poignant experiences of her relatives. The film explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against the backdrop of the Thanksgiving holiday. Home for the Holidays features a talented ensemble cast, including Anne Bancroft, Robert Wise, and Charles Durning. The film received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising Holly Hunter's nuanced performance as Claudia Larson. Despite its strong reviews, the film did not perform well at the box office, but it has since become a cult classic and is widely regarded as one of the best Thanksgiving movies of all time.

รีวิว