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Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (1977): Cast

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Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas is a 1977 family drama directed by Norman Abbott, starring Jane Wyatt as Margaret Anderson, Robert Young and Jim McMullan. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Norman Abbott
Genres
Family , Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas About?

The premise of Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas without spoilers.

The beloved original ensemble reunites for a second holiday special, as Jim and Margaret discover none of their grown children will be visiting for Christmas. Determined to avoid an empty home, the couple contemplate selling the family house, prompting heartfelt reflections on family bonds and the true meaning of the season.

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • christmas
  • tv series reunion
  • holiday in title
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Cast & crew

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas Cast & Characters

Jane Wyatt leads the cast as Margaret Anderson, with Robert Young as Jim Anderson and Jim McMullan as Frank. Directed by Norman Abbott; 22 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

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Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas?

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas released?

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas was released on December 18, 1977.

Who directed Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas?

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas was directed by Norman Abbott.

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Who is in the cast of Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas?

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas stars Jane Wyatt as Margaret Anderson, Robert Young as Jim Anderson and Jim McMullan as Frank, among 22 credited actors.

Does Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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