While Christmas and Halloween have countless entries in movie rankings, Thanksgiving is ignored by Hollywood. You can find a small number of high-quality Thanksgiving-themed movies.
Here are three Thanksgiving movies worth considering for your family gathering after a big feast.
Movie 1: Planes, trains and cars
Two of the most talented comedic actors team up in John Hughes’ classic film about two men trying to get home in time for Thanksgiving.
Movie 2: Home for the Vacation
Directed by Jodie Foster, this holiday drama focuses on the chaos and awkwardness of Thanksgiving family gatherings. The star-studded cast includes Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Claire Danes, Dylan McDermott, and Steve Guttenberg.
Movie 3: Dutch
Despite being one of the lesser-known John Hughes Thanksgiving films, Dutch has been revered over the past three decades as a heartfelt comedy. The film depicts the misadventures of a blue-collar worker who is tasked with driving his girlfriend’s spoiled son home for the holidays. Through all of the turmoil, the initial enemies develop a special bond, and by the end of the film, they come to recognize each other’s different personalities.
