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:
1 “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” (1987): Steve Martin’s character is trying to make it home in time for Thanksgiving.
2 “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.
3 “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (1973): This classic “Peanuts” holiday special is a must watch. Snoopy’s Thanksgiving feast with toast, jellybeans, and popcorn.
4 “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.
5 “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.