The 62 Best Thanksgiving Movies: Your Holiday Movie Feast
The 62 Best Thanksgiving Movies: Your Holiday Movie Feast
Gather your family, prepare some popcorn, and get ready for a holiday movie marathon with our curated list of the 62 best Thanksgiving films. From classic favorites to heartwarming new releases, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Classic Turkey Day Traditions
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987): John Hughes' iconic comedy follows the misadventures of two travelers trying to get home for Thanksgiving.
- Thanksgiving Parade (1949): A nostalgic and heartwarming musical featuring Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.
- Home for the Holidays (1995): A bittersweet comedy-drama about a family reunion filled with dysfunction and love.
Modern Thanksgiving Masterpieces
- Soul Food (1997): A critically acclaimed drama that explores the bonds of an extended African American family during Thanksgiving.
- The Blind Side (2009): A heartwarming sports drama about a homeless teenager who is taken in by a wealthy family for Thanksgiving.
- The Big Sick (2017): A hilarious and touching romantic comedy about a Pakistani comedian who falls in love with an American woman during a Thanksgiving visit.
Thanksgiving-Themed Family Films
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973): A classic animated special featuring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.
- The Indian in the Cupboard (1995): A heartwarming fantasy about a boy who discovers a magical cupboard that brings his toy Native American to life.
- The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974): A classic stop-motion animated special about Santa taking a break from Christmas to join a Thanksgiving celebration.
Thanksgiving Horrors
- ThanksKilling (2009): A low-budget horror-comedy about a killer turkey who terrorizes a group of college students.
- [REC] 3 Genesis (2012): A Spanish horror film that takes place during a Thanksgiving wedding reception.
- The Ritual (2017): A British horror film about friends who go on a hiking trip that turns deadly.
Upcoming Releases
- Thanksgiving (2022): A horror film about strangers who are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner that turns deadly.
- The Menu (2022): A dark comedy-thriller about a group of diners who are invited to an exclusive restaurant for a Thanksgiving meal.
- The Turkey Bowl (2023): A family-friendly comedy about a family football game on Thanksgiving.
No matter your taste, there's sure to be a Thanksgiving movie on this list that will warm your heart, make you laugh, or send shivers down your spine. So grab your loved ones, some snacks, and get ready for a holiday movie-watching feast.