Jingle All the Way

Jingle All the Way (1996)

  • 17% of critics liked it
    (42 reviews)

  • 42% of users liked it
    (209,453 ratings)

The true meaning of Christmas -- desperate last-minute shopping -- is the subject of this holiday-themed comedy. Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a mattress salesman with a bad habit of putting his work ahead of his family. His son Jamie (Jake Lloyd), who wishes Dad would pay more… More

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PG,
Directed By
Written By
Randy Kornfield
Genres
Comedy, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1997 Wide
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, Variety

    In this formulaic star vehicle, Schwarzenegger gets to fly like Peter Pan, act like Superman--and fulfill all the fantasies kids may have about their fathers.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    I liked a lot of the movie, which is genial and has a lot of energy, but I was sort of depressed by its relentlessly materialistic view of Christmas, and by the choice to go with action and (mild) violence over dialogue and plot.

  • Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media

    Ahnold terminates the holiday spirit.

  • Rob Nelson, Boston Phoenix

    God forbid Arnold should have to shell out for one of those Spanish-speaking turbomen being hocked in the bad part of town.

  • Pete Croatto, Filmcritic.com

    still heartless and unfunny and as welcome a part of the holidays as traffic and fruit cake.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Nicki M


    Stupid, but one of those movies you invariably end up watching on tv over Xmas. As Xmas movies go, this one is not too bad, even for an adult to watch. I think most can relate to shopping for family gifts at a hectic time of year, though obviously this one is highly exaggerated as… More

  • Joshua W


    Last christmas I watched this only to hear the greatest schwarzenegger line ever, 'PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN! NOW!!' classic. but this film makes you think if arnold thinks people thinks he's funny or if he knows it's just because he says things funny. honestly, if u… More

  • Sophie B


    An enjoyable but silly Christmas film. Fun for the kids but too cheesy and unfunny for adults.

  • E.J. B


    Some movies are review proof. Jingle All the Way is one such movie. Of course it's bad. The effects are so horrid and the story is so completely ludicrous that you can't help but shake your head and laugh. And laugh you shall! I'm an avid Arnold fan, and Jingle All the… More

  • Melvin W


    Myron Larabee: How about these stupid letters from kids to Santa at the North Pole: "Dear Santa, Can you send me a bike and a slinky?" No! Your father's been laid off!  "Two Dads, One Present, No Prisoners." I'm not going to lie, I've always found… More

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