Addams Family Values
So much darker than you remember, but also hilariously funny. The best part of this film is when Wednesday Addams decides to change up the story of Thanksgiving, trust me you need to watch.
Knives Out
A family drama that takes place at Thanksgiving time, and all the carving knives are out with this family. Are you ready to understand the mystery!
The Blind Side
This movie is all about family and football. The film that won Sandra Bullock her Oscar, this true story is inspirational and may make you shed a couple of tears.
For Your Consideration
Starring Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy of Schitts Creek fame, these two are a perfect pairing in both the tv show and in this mockumentary. The film is about the race to the Oscars and the fake film they’re promoting that may or may not be about Thanksgiving.
North by Northwest
Who knew that this amazing Alfred Hitchcock film takes place over Thanksgiving weekend? There’s no real mention of the holiday except a newspaper article, but this is a classic film that is not to be missed. And who doesn’t want to watch Cary Grant?
Rocky
The first film takes place at Thanksgiving. This classic first film and fight with Adrian is the time for family and fists.
Miracle on 34th Street
Ok, although this is a holiday film through and through, you could bring the holidays early by watching this film that starts on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And you know, from this movie we find out that maybe Santa could be real.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Steve Martin and John Candy star in this film about a man trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving, and all kinds of madness breaks loose.
Home for the Holidays
This comedy directed by Jodie Foster stars Holly Hunter and a young Robert Downey Jr. about a woman who goes home for the holidays and her quirky family which reminds her why she stayed away before.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Although this is not a thanksgiving film per se, it does have a wonderful speech by Mr. Fox at a dinner scene at the end of the film about all that he is grateful for. This stop motion masterpiece by Wes Anderson has all the beautiful colors of the fall leaves.
Silver Linings Playbook
With the football traditions and a story about finding the good with your family, this film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper is a surefire win for your after Thanksgiving feast.
The Humans
An adaptation of the award-winning play, it’s about a family coming together for Thanksgiving and a slow burn in this family drama by Stephen Karam.
