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Contents: 1. Thanksgiving Movies; 2. Thanksgiving Movies New Release; 3. FAQs

List of Trending Thanksgiving Movies (Best and Latest)

Aaren WoodsUpdated on Feb 21, 2024Movies

We all have our reasons why we are watching certain movies or stories. For many, movies are a great way to give us entertainment. On the other hand, people are also watching movies because they want to feel a great mood and a positive notion. When watching Thanksgiving movies, people love them because of the good values they possess. For that, if you are one of those people who loves to watch movies with value, then these lists showcase great movies about Thanksgiving. Please see them now and watch them since the holiday is coming to town.

Part 1. Top 20 List of Thanksgiving Movies Part 2. Top 5 List of Thanksgiving New Releases Part 2. Top 5 List of Thanksgiving New Releases

Part 1. Top 30 List of Thanksgiving Movies

Best Thanksgiving Movie	Poster	Released Year	Rating	Length	Genres	Genres	Stars	Overview
The Oath		2018	5.6	93 Mins	Comedy and Thriller	Ike Barinholtz	Ike Barinholtz, Tifanny Haddish, Nora Dunn, and Chris Ellis	A guy strives to get through the Thanksgiving holiday without ruining his family in a politically divided America.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles		1987	7.6	93 Mins	Comedy and Drama	John Hughes	Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, and Michael McKean	A Chicago advertising executive must be struggling to return home from New York for Thanksgiving with just a loving oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesperson for company.
Krisha		2015	7.1	83 Mins	Drama	Trey Edward Shults	Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko, Robyn Fairchild, and Chris Doubek	Krisha comes home for Thanksgiving dinner after 10 years abroad, but her previous traumas threaten to derail the celebrations.
Home for the Holidays		1995	6.5	103 Mins	Comedy, Drama, and Romance	Jodie Foster	Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, Robert Downey Jr., and Charles Durning	Claudia Larson confronts spending Thanksgiving with her family after losing her job, having sex with her soon-to-be ex-boss, and learning that her daughter wants to spend the holiday with her boyfriend.
Free Birds		2013	5.8	91 Mins	Animation, Action, and Adventure	Jimmy Hayward	Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Dan Fogler, and Amy Poehler	Two turkeys from opposing sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and work together to travel back in time to change the course of history and permanently remove turkeys from the Thanksgiving meal.
A Family Thanksgiving		2010	6.0	84 Mins	Comedy, Drama, and Fantasy	Neill Fearnley	Daphne Zuniga, Dan Payne, Gina Holden, and Kennedi Clements	A lawyer seeking a companion is shown the benefits of having a more balanced life.
What’s Cooking?		2000	6.8	109 Mins	Comedy, Drama, and Romance	Gurinder Chadha	Joan Chen, Julianna Margulies, Mercedes Ruehl, and Victor Rivers	For Thanksgiving meal, four families of different ethnicities (Latino, Asian/Vietnamese, African, and Jewish) congregate in Los Angeles.
Hannah and Her Sisters		1986	7.8	107 Mins	Comedy, and Drama	Woody Allen	Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Michael Caine, and Barbara Hershey	Between two Thanksgivings two years apart, Hannah’s husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly.
The Ice Storm		1997	7.3	112 Mins	Drama	Ang Lee	Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Henry Czerny	Middle-class families flirting with casual sex and substance addiction in suburban New Canaan, Connecticut, 1973, find their lives spiraling out of control.
ThanksKilling		2008	4.2	70 Mins	Comedy, Horror, and Thriller	Jordan Downey	Wanda Lust, Natasha Cordova, Lindsey Anderson, and Lance Predmore	During Thanksgiving break, a violent turkey axes off college students.
Jack and Jill		2011	3.3	91 Mins	Comedy	Dennis Dugan	Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino, and Elodie Tougne	Jack Sadelstein, a family guy, prepares for the yearly event he always dreads: his identical twin sister, the needy and passive-aggressive Jill, who then refuses to go.
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving		2008	6.5	88 Mins	Drama	Graeme Campbell	Jacqueline Bisset, Helene Joy, Tatiana Maslany, and Kristopher Turner	A widowed mother of three strives to keep her family together and put food on the table in the late 1880s. The oldest daughter writes to her estranged, extremely affluent grandma.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving		1973	7.7	25 Mins	Animation, Short, and Comedy	Bill Melendez and Phil Roman	Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, and Hilary Momberger-Powers	Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, and he attempts to make a Thanksgiving dinner with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock.
Tower Heist		2011	6.2	104 Mins	Action, Comedy, and Crime	Brett Ratner	Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, and Alan Alda	When a group of hardworking men discover their wealthy employer’s Ponzi scheme has duped them, they plan to loot his high-rise apartment.
You’ve Got Mail		1998	6.7	119 Mins	Comedy, Drama, and Romance	Nora Ephron	Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, and Parker Posey	Joe Fox, the proprietor of a book superstore, and Kathleen Kelly, the owner of an indie bookstore, fall in love via the Internet, both blissfully oblivious that he is attempting to push her out of business.
Alice’s Restaurant		1969	6.2	111 Mins	Comedy, Drama, and Music	Arthur Penn	Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick, and Pete Seeger	Arlo Guthrie’s popular song Tale is adapted for the big screen.
Soul Food		1997	7.0	115 Mins	Comedy and Drama	George Tillman Jr.	Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, and Michael Beach	A family can be kept together by one individual, but when that person is gone, the family is broken apart.
Lez Bomb		2018	5.2	90 Mins	Comedy and Drama	Jenna Laurenzo	Jenna Laurenzo, Caitlin Mehner, Deirdre O’Connell, andDorothi Fox	A young woman who is still secretly gay takes her partner home for Thanksgiving, only to have her plans to come out disrupted by the sudden arrival of her male roommate.
The Myth of Fingerprints		1997	6.0	93 Mins	Comedy, Drama, and Romance	Bart Freundlich	Julianne Moore, Roy Scheider, Noah Wyle, and Randee Allen	A few days spent in close quarters quickly exposes family secrets and ancient resentments, threatening to shatter an already troubled family.
The Blind Side		2009	7.6	129 Mins	Biography, Drama, and Sport	John Lee Hancock	Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Jae Head	With the support of a compassionate mother and her family, Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized youngster, became an All-American football star and first-round NFL draft pick.

Part 2. Top 5 List of Thanksgiving Movies New Release

New Thanksgiving Movies	Poster	Released Year	Rating	Length	Genres	Director/s	Stars	Overview
The Curse of Bridge Hollow		2022	6.8	91 Mins	Family, Comedy, and Teen	Jeff Wadlow	Myles Vincent Perez, and Helen Slayton-Hudghes	The protagonists teamed up to save their town from the creepiest Halloween decoration that came to life.
The School for Good and Evil		2022	7.5	149 Mins	Family and Teen	Paul Feig	Mark Heap, Patti LuPone, and Rachel Bloom	In the School for Good and Evil, the students are either villains or heroic. When the both sides became friends, is it legal?
Wednesday		2022	9.0	Series	Teen and Crime	Alfred Gough and Miles Millar	Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, and Christina Ricci.	Discover the side story of Tim Borton’s spinoff from the saga of Addam’s Family.
Nowhere		2023	9.4	99 Mins	Drama	Albert Pinto	Victoria Teijeiro, Lucia Soria, and Mary Ruiz	The protagonist will try to survive using only a knife and a few cans of food. Will she be able to survive in the middle of nowhere?
Falling for Christmas		2022	5.6	95 Mins	Romantic-comedy	Janeen Damian	Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, George Young, Jack Wagner, and Olivia Perez	There is a spoiled chARA

Part 3. FAQs about Best Thanksgiving Movies

What distinguishes a film as a Thanksgiving movie?

Themes of thankfulness, family, and togetherness are common in Thanksgiving films. It's a film set on the Thanksgiving holiday or incorporates the spirit of the holiday into its plot.

What great Thanksgiving movies should you watch with kids?

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Home for the Holidays, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Dutch, and Pieces of April are classic Thanksgiving films that capture the heart of the occasion in various ways. Indeed, you can watch them with your kids and enjoy moments together.

Are there any Thanksgiving movies that are appropriate for all ages?

Yes, many Thanksgiving movies are suitable for children. Classics like as A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Free Birds are appropriate for all ages, with humor and touching storylines that appeal to both children and adults.

What's a decent Thanksgiving movie for comedy fans?

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is a must-see for comedy fans. It's a fantastic road trip film with Thanksgiving as the backdrop, with plenty of chuckles along the way, starring John Candy and Steve Martin.

Is it necessary for Thanksgiving movies to constantly be about the holiday itself?

No, Thanksgiving movies do not necessarily have to be about the holiday itself. Thanksgiving is used as a setting or backdrop in certain films to illustrate a larger tale about family, relationships, or personal growth. The main point is that the Thanksgiving theme or spirit plays an important role in the story.

Conclusion

You can now enjoy your holiday season by watching these incredible movies. You can invite the whole family and spend time together. Hopefully, we can help you with this list. Share this post too to a friend who needs it. Have a great watching moment!

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