Top 5 Thanksgiving Movies You Can’t Miss

Nerdtropolis Top 5 Thanksgiving movies ranked in order.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to relax, enjoy delicious food, and watch movies with family and friends. Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, nostalgia, or something a little darker, these Nerdtropolis-approved picks are sure to make your holiday memorable. Here are our Top five Thanksgiving movies and where to watch them.

5. Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving
A horror treat for those who prefer a thrilling twist to their holiday, Thanksgiving is Eli Roth’s homage to slasher films. Set in a small town, the movie follows a deranged killer dressed as a pilgrim who turns the festive occasion into a blood-soaked nightmare. With its dark humor and inventive scares, this 2023 release is perfect for fans of Scream and Halloween. Thanksgiving is currently streaming on Netflix.

4. Son in Law
This 1993 comedy starring Pauly Shore offers a hilarious and heartwarming take on meeting the family. Shore plays Crawl, a free-spirited college student who accompanies his friend Rebecca (Carla Gugino) to her family’s farm for Thanksgiving. Chaos ensues as Crawl tries to adapt to country life while making a good impression on Rebecca’s skeptical family. Son in Law is a feel-good movie that blends slapstick humor with a sweet message about acceptance. You can stream it on Hulu.

3. Addams Family Values
The kooky and macabre Addams family delivers a Thanksgiving feast of laughs in this 1993 sequel. When Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to a preppy summer camp, they stage a hilariously subversive Thanksgiving pageant, complete with flaming arrows and biting satire. Meanwhile, Uncle Fester’s romance with a gold-digging nanny threatens to tear the family apart. Featuring sharp wit and standout performances by Christina Ricci and Joan Cusack, this cult classic is streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

2. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
This animated gem is a timeless tradition for all ages. In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown’s house for a holiday meal. With Snoopy’s help, Charlie Brown serves up an unconventional feast of toast, popcorn, and jellybeans. The charming story captures the true spirit of Thanksgiving: gratitude and togetherness. Originally aired in 1973, this Peanuts special is now available on Apple TV+.

1. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
At the top of our list is this quintessential Thanksgiving classic. Starring Steve Martin and John Candy, the 1987 comedy follows uptight marketing executive Neal Page (Martin) and quirky shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith (Candy) as they endure travel mishaps to get Neal home for Thanksgiving. With heartfelt moments and laugh-out-loud humor, Planes, Trains and Automobiles captures the chaos and camaraderie of the holiday season. You can watch it on Pluto TV.

Whether you’re looking for laughs, thrills, or nostalgia, these films will make your Thanksgiving celebration even more special. Grab some leftovers, cozy up on the couch, and enjoy the holiday magic on screen!

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