In the holiday classic "Jingle All the Way," audiences are introduced to Howard Langston, a hardworking mattress salesman who finds himself enveloped in the hustle and bustle of his demanding job. Despite his professional commitments, Howard is plagued by the guilt of consistently disappointing his young son, Jamie. After a particularly painful moment when he misses Jamie's karate exposition, Howard makes a heartfelt vow to redeem himself. He decides to surprise his son with the ultimate Christmas gift: an action figure of Turbo Man, Jamie's beloved television superhero. This promise ignites a fire within Howard to prioritize his family above all else, but he soon realizes that fulfilling this promise on Christmas Eve will be far from easy.
As the holiday chaos unfolds, Howard embarks on a frantic quest across town in search of the elusive Turbo Man action figure. Each store he visits seems to be completely sold out, leaving him in a race against time and a throng of equally desperate parents. The stakes rise as he navigates through a series of comedic misadventures, encountering a colorful cast of characters, including his rival, Myron, played by Sinbad. This competition adds to the frantic atmosphere and highlights the lengths to which a father will go for his child. Howard's journey is filled with moments of both hilarity and frustration as he encounters various obstacles, from overzealous shoppers to outrageous promotional events.
Despite the chaos, Howard’s determination showcases the true spirit of the holiday season, reminding viewers that Christmas is not just about gifts, but about family and the lengths one will go to for love. As he races against time to find the Turbo Man action figure and ultimately win back his son's affection, the film combines comedy with a touching message about the value of being present in one’s family life. "Jingle All the Way" remains a beloved holiday favorite, capturing the essence of parental devotion and the comedic madness that accompanies the festive season.
Main Cast of Jingle All the Way
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sinbad
Phil Hartman
Makiko Esumi
Mai Hosho
Rita Wilson
Kotomi Kyōno
Robert Conrad
Atsuko Sakurai
Martin Mull
Jake Lloyd
Naho Toda
Jim Belushi
Katsumi Takahashi
Laraine Newman
E.J. De la Pena
Secondary Cast of Jingle All the Way
Justin Chapman
Jeff L. Deist
Ruth Afton Hjelmgren
Caroline Kaiser
Samuel B. Morris
Shawn Hamilton
Lewis Dauber
Courtney Goodell
Steve Hendrickson
Christopher Slater
Allison Benner
Hayley Benner
Phyllis Wright
Marvette Knight
Ron Gene Browne
Robert Tee Clark
James Riddle
Bill Wilson
Traci Christofore
Martin Ruben
Judy Sladky
Deena Driskill
Danny Pritchett
Rick Johnson
Sarah Cameron
Clint Childers
Kevin Deon
Dan Griffin
Brian Johnson
Tracy Lines
Larissa Lowthorp
Lori J. Ness
Jane Plank
Bill Sather
Bobby Sussman
Joel Thingvall
Heidi Tungseth
Ryan Wotherspoon
Crew of Jingle All the Way
Full backstage crew list →- Released on November 21, 1996
- Part of the Jingle All the Way Collection
