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Find 32 family-friendly movies to watch on Thanksgiving, from classics like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to modern favorites like Free Birds and Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow. See how to stream them on Amazon, Disney+, Netflix and Apple TV.
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- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) Run time: 25 minutes. Rating: G. This 25-minute animated film tugs on our heartstrings the way only a true classic can.
- Holidate (2020) Run time: 104 minutes. Rating: TV-MA. Sloane (Emma Roberts) is a twenty-something single woman who’s fed up with her family always setting her up on awkward dates.
- Love in the Villa (2022) Run time: 115 minutes. Rating: TV-14. Julie is a kindergarten teacher and hopeless romantic who goes on a solo vacation to Italy after going through a tough breakup.
- Friendsgiving (2020) Run time: 95 minutes. Rating: R. Join Molly, Abbey and their dysfunctional friends as they host a memorable Thanksgiving dinner. The movie stars several actors known for their comedic chops, like Wanda Sykes, Kat Dennings and Chelsea Peretti.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)92%. #5. Critics Consensus: Thanks to the impeccable chemistry between Steve Martin and John Candy, as well as a deft mix of humor and heart, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a hilarious, heartfelt holiday classic. Synopsis: Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak.
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- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. NR. Release Date. November 20, 1973. Director. Bill Melendez , Phil Roman. Cast. Todd Barbee , Robin Kohn , Stephen Shea , Hilary Momberger , Christopher DeFaria , Jimmy Ahrens.
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) Planes, Trains and Automobiles. R. Release Date. November 26, 1987. Director. John Hughes. Main Genre. Comedy. Cast. Steve Martin , John Candy , Laila Robins , Michael McKean , Kevin Bacon , Dylan Baker.
- Home for the Holidays (1995) Directed by Jodie Foster with keen observational candor, Home for the Holidays is a must-see Thanksgiving family feature.
- Soul Food (1997) Written and directed by George Tillman Jr., very few family food movies soothe the spirit and fill the belly like Soul Food. An uplifting celebration of how the Joseph family bonds over their weekly Sunday dinners, including a sensational Thanksgiving sequence.
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- 'Grumpy Old Men' (1993) Thanksgiving is about gathering. But what if you don't like the people you're gathered next to? "Grumpy Old Men" is a classic starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau as two Minnesota neighbors who never got along and never will (they think).
- 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' (2009) During the Thanksgiving season, turkeys take the spotlight. "Fantastic Mr. Fox" turns our attention to other woodland creatures — the wily fox.
- 'Soul Food' (1997) Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams and Nia Long star as estranged sisters who reunite to spend time with their mother, Big Mama, who falls into a coma.
- 'Scent of a Woman' (1992) Al Pacino earned an Oscar for his role as an irascible, blind retired Army lieutenant colonel. There is a Thanksgiving scene, yes, but it's worth watching just for its cinematic appeal.
Sep 25, 2023 · Quintessential Thanksgiving Factor: A more emotional holiday film, this movie follows a (Renée Zellweger) as she travels back home to spend time with her parents. While there, she finds out that ...
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Jul 17, 2023 · Even better, most of them are available to stream on Disney Plus or Amazon. Some of these films are specifically for Thanksgiving like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Garfield’s Thanksgiving or Free Birds, while others just fit the broader themes of the holiday. Movies like Little Women and Matilda are great options to remind of what to be ...
