Jingle All the Way (1996) movie poster

Jingle All the Way (1996)

"Two dads, one toy, no prisoners."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 27% (RT: 20%, MC: 34) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyComedyAdventure

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Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (2,895 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
Metacritic
34
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Howard Langston
Sinbad as Myron Larabee
Phil Hartman as Ted Maltin
Rita Wilson as Liz Langston
Robert Conrad as Officer Hummell
Martin Mull as D.J.
Jake Lloyd as Jamie Langston
Jim Belushi as Mall Santa
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,895 votes. Critics scored it lower at 27%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he misses his son's karate exposition, Howard vows to make it up to him by buying an action figure of his son's favorite television hero for Christmas. Unfortunately for Howard, it is Christmas Eve, and every store is sold out of Turbo Man. Now, Howard must travel all over town and compete with everybody else to find a Turbo Man action figure. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Before Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast, several major A-list stars turned down the lead role because they felt the script was too risky.
  • The original script for Jingle All the Way was written over a decade before production finally began in 1996.
  • Brian Levant originally wanted a completely different ending for the film, but test audiences preferred the one we see today.
Audience Consensus

Jingle All the Way is a 1996 film that has been rated by over 2,895 audiences on ThumbScore. The film features a compelling narrative that has resonated with viewers worldwide, earning both commercial success and audience engagement. Jingle All the Way represents a notable entry in its genre, delivering entertainment that has attracted a significant global audience.

The production brings together talented cast and crew to create an experience that audiences have responded to positively. With its distinctive approach to storytelling and visual presentation, Jingle All the Way has established itself as a recognized entry in modern cinema. The film continues to attract new viewers through streaming platforms and home media, maintaining its relevance in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

Audiences have found the film engaging for its combination of character development, narrative structure, and the overall cinematic experience it provides. Jingle All the Way (1996) remains an accessible and entertaining film that demonstrates the diversity of choices available to modern moviegoers.

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Oh. My. God. Fucking Jingle All the Way
How did I not know this movie existed!? This pinnacle of filmmaking may never be reached again. Best Christmas movie ever, maybe best movie ever.... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "Did you know there's an after credits scene? Essentially Arnold's wife hugs him and says something..."
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My late cousin, Scott Workman, often stunt doubled for Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is him, on set, as Turbo Man in the 1996 Christmas film Jingle All The Way. [Video in Comments]
Top comment: ""Scott Workman" is about the fakest sounding name I've ever heard. Awesome post, hope Gov Schawrz..."
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Jingle All The Way is the Idiocracy of Shopping
Context: I’m in my mid thirties and had seen pretty much every Arnold movie growing up, and I also consider myself a movie guy and there aren’t many... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "You stuck around for the post-credits scene, right? [Closing To Jingle All The Way 1997 VHS..."
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