It’s time to start thinking about your holiday plans. Whether you’re planning on spending the day with family or friends, or just relaxing by yourself, here are some great movies to watch over the next few weeks.
What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving movies? For me, it’s a tie between A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Both movies capture the spirit of the holiday perfectly – the former with its warm and nostalgic feel, and the latter with its hilarious (and sometimes chaotic) look at the realities of travel during the holidays. No matter what your favorite Thanksgiving movie is, there’s no denying that they’re a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
1. “The Holiday” (2009)
This movie is about a family who goes on vacation to spend time together. While they’re away, their son gets kidnapped by a drug cartel.
2. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989)
This movie is set at Christmastime and follows Clark Griswold, his wife Ellen, and their children Rusty and Audrey. When Clark decides to go on a road trip, he takes them along with him.
3. “Home Alone” (1990)
This movie is based off of the book Home Alone by Marv Albert. In the story, Kevin McCallister is left home alone while his parents go out of town. He tries to stay safe by hiding from burglars and making sure no one enters his house.
4. “A Christmas Story” (1983)
In this movie, Ralphie wants nothing more than a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas. His father, however, buys him a camera instead.
5. “It’s A Wonderful Life” (1946)
This movie tells the story of George Bailey, whose life changes after he is given a chance to save everyone in Bedford Falls.
6. “White Christmas” (1942)
This movie is a remake of the 1942 film of the same name. It stars Shirley MacLaine and Danny DeVito.
7. “Scrooged” (1988)
This movie is written and directed by Bill Murray. It is about a cynical television producer who travels back in time to try to change history so that he does not have to work on Christmas Day.
8. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
This movie is written by Charles M. Schulz and directed by Bill Melendezand, Phil Roman.
9. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987)
This movie is an American comedy film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes.
10. “Turkey Hollow” (2015)
This movie is directed by Kirk R. Thatcher.
