Christmas and Halloween have countless entries for movie ranking lists, but Thanksgiving is overlooked by Hollywood. Despite the lower number, you can still find high-quality Thanksgiving-themed films.
Below are three Thanksgiving movies worth considering for your family gathering after your abundant feast is consumed.
Movie 1: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Two of the most talented comedic actors team up in this classic John Hughes film about two men trying to return home in time for Thanksgiving.
Movie 2: Home for the Holidays
This holiday dramedy directed by Jodie Foster focuses on the chaos and awkwardness of family Thanksgiving 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 the much lesser-known of John Hughes’ Thanksgiving films, Dutch has gained respect during the past three decades as a comedy with heart. It follows the misadventures of a blue-collar worker who is tasked with driving his girlfriend’s spoiled son home for the holiday. Throughout all of the chaos, the initial enemies develop a special bond, and by the end of the film, they have an appreciation for each other’s different personalities.
