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5 Movies to Get You Ready for Thanksgiving
5 Movies to Get You Ready for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just days away. To get you in the mood, here is a list of movies that include a Thanksgiving scene or are fully set around the holiday:

“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” (1987): Steve Martin’s character is trying to make it home in time for Thanksgiving.

Addams Family Values” (1993): Wednesday Addams gives a speech about the injustices done to Native Americans during her camp’s reenactment of the first Thanksgiving.

“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (1973): This classic “Peanuts” holiday special is a must watch. Snoopy’s Thanksgiving feast with toast, jellybeans, and popcorn.

“Dutch” (1991): Ed O’Neill is trying to win over his girlfriend’s son, a young Ethan Embry as they road trip back from his private school. It’s reminiscent of other ’90s comedies like Tommy Boy and Dumb and Dumber.

“Spider-Man” (2002): It includes a Thanksgiving dinner.

Honorable Mentions:

Paul Blart: Mall (2009): The events transpire on Black Friday.

The Gold Rush (1925): Charlie Chaplin prepares a Thanksgiving Dinner.

You’ve Got Mail (1998): It takes place during the holiday.

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