Thanksgiving is a time for family. But what will you actually do with that family when the turkey is served, the pie is consumed, and the dishes are done? Nothing beats relaxing and turning on a Thanksgiving movie with the family when the serotonin kicks in and everyone is satisfied, content, and ready to just sit.
What's Cooking (2000)
In this dramedy, four different families celebrate Thanksgiving in their special ways while having their respective tales inseparably entwined. The families must also deal with generational differences, sibling disputes, and unexpected guests as they prepare their meals, which include typical American fares like turkey and particular cultural specialties.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, a Thanksgiving classic, has Steve Martin and John Candy at their absolute best. The story follows Neal Page, played by Martin, as he frantically tries to get back home for Christmas. This pair's journey is continuously delayed, which leads to mayhem.
The festive cheer as well as the particular chaos that results from people attempting to get home are both well shown in this film. Everyone who has ever needed to travel to see family around the holidays will be able to relate to this adventure. Seeing these two utterly dissimilar personalities come together during a stressful and chaotic time of year adds poignancy to the story.
Alice's Restaurant (1969)
Arlo Guthrie plays himself in this version of his 1967 folk song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree," in which he joins pals for Thanksgiving as a vagrant. When everyone decides to take a load of trash to the landfill, things go awry when they discover that the dump is closed. They throw the rubbish off a cliff, which results in police involvement, arrest records, and a variety of other issues. The film takes on friendships and family ties as well as the effects of the 1960s counterculture on society as a whole, blending humorous and more somber moments.
Grumpy Old Men (1993)
In this holiday comedy starring legendary actors Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, two bickering friends develop romantic feelings for their new neighbor, Ann-Margret. As their love interest enjoys Thanksgiving with some other man, things only grow worse as the other two men escalate their rivalry to win over the neighbor. With almost $70 million in box office revenue, the film was an unexpected blockbuster and led to the 1995 release of "Grumpier Old Men."
Friendsgiving (2020)
A buddy comedy called Friendsgiving explores the value of friendship. It is the tale of a modest Thanksgiving meal that gradually grows bigger, more dysfunctional, and more enjoyable. This is one worth applauding for if you value discovered families.
Seeing older women form friendships is fascinating. It serves as a sobering reminder that this link isn't adequately shown on television. For individuals who have their adopted family to rely on during this holiday season, this movie is a celebration of folks coming along to care for each other regardless of their biological relationship.
The Oath (2018)
Ike Barinholtz, star of The Mindy Project, makes his directorial debut. And starring in the politically charged comedy together with Tiffany Haddish from It. The two portray a married couple who are merely attempting to survive supper and the night due to an impending tax oath deadline the day after Thanksgiving. Anything else would be doing you a disservice if I gave it to you.