The best movies to enjoy this Thanksgiving weekend

November 22, 2023 Bollywood

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Are you looking for a Thanksgiving-inspired movie that will bring your family together in a memorable, fun and adventurous way this Thanksgiving weekend? Look no further. Check out our list of movies below. And start planning your own movie marathon for the whole family to enjoy.

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“Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving” (1973)

Todd Barbee, Robin Kuhn, Stephen Shea; Directed by Bill Melendez and Phil Roman

“Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving.” (Apple TV+)

Yes! We got it. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” may not be as iconic as “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” but this Charlie Brown TV special has been a perennial favorite, since it first aired in 1973. Moreover, it evokes the essence of Thanksgiving, reminiscent of all of us This gratitude goes a long way in all aspects of life.

“Tower Robbery” (2011)

Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick; Directed by Brett Ratner

Matthew Broderick, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Ben Stiller, and Michael Peña in “Tower Heist.” (Universal Pictures)

Brett Ratner’s comedy revolves around a group of employees (Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Michael Peña, Eddie Murphy, Gabourey Sidibe, and Matthew Broderick) who become victims of their employer’s Ponzi scheme. Feeling vengeful and angry, they conspire to rob their employer’s luxury high-rise apartment during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

“Türkiye Bowl” (2019)

Ryan Hansen, Matt Jones, Alan Ritchson; Directed by Greg Coolidge

Alan Ritchson and Chris Dry in The Turkey Bowl. (Lionsgate Films)

What if you were suddenly lured back to your hometown over Thanksgiving weekend to settle a football score between your old high school and its crosstown rival? That’s the premise of the sports comedy “The Turkey Bowl,” a film about the football game of the same name that was suspended at halftime during an unforgiving snowstorm 15 years ago. Hilarity is sure to ensue when former Putnam Badgers quarterback Patrick Hodges (Ryan Hansen) and former Knights quarterback Ronnie Best (Alan Ritchson) return to their hometown and compete to win the legendary Cup. Oh, and did we tell you that the two 30-year-old men are still pining over their same high school crush who ran away? Apparently, she’s also back in town for the game.

“You’ve Got Mail” (1998)

Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan; Directed by Nora Fromm

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in “You’ve Got Mail.” (Warner Bros.)

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play an odd couple who meet and fall in love romantically online, thanks to the anonymity of the internet. But there’s one big problem: they’re both blissfully oblivious to each other’s true identity as business rivals.

“Instant Family” (2018)

Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne; Directed by Sean Anders

Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Tig Notaro, and Octavia Spencer in “Instant Family.” (paramount pictures)

Although it’s not a Thanksgiving movie per se, it is an exciting and comforting film for the whole family to enjoy during the holidays. Based on Sean Anders’ experiences fostering and subsequently adopting three siblings, “Instant Family” follows the story of Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie Wagner (Rose Byrne), a couple who decide to enter foster care after their long struggle with infertility. But little did they know that they would end up taking care of three siblings at the same time, so that the children would not be separated. Thus, their trials and tribulations as “one family” begin. It won’t be easy, but it will be rewarding for the whole family in the end.

“Holiday Home” (1995)

Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, Robert Downey Jr.; Directed by Jodie Foster

Robert Downey Jr. and Charles Durning in Home for the Holidays. (paramount pictures)

Holly Hunter stars in the comedy film Jodie Foster as Claudia Larson, a single mother who unexpectedly travels to her hometown to spend Thanksgiving with her dysfunctional family. what happened after that? An explosive and noisy holiday dinner broke out. But suddenly, romance takes over when Claudia meets her brother’s (Robert Downey Jr.) friend (Dylan McDermott).

“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987)

Steve Martin, John Candy; Directed by John Hughes

Steve Martin and John Candy in “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” (paramount pictures)

What if your flight is suddenly diverted to another location due to a severe snowstorm? Well, that’s exactly the premise of John Hughes’ hilarious comedy. Steve Martin and John Candy play an unlikely pair of traveling partners who must come together as they try to get home in time for Thanksgiving.

“Holiday” (2020)

Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey; Directed by John Whitesell

Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey in “Holidate.” (Netflix)

Meet Sloane (Emma Roberts) and Jackson (Luke Bracey), two single twenty-somethings who decide to date each other during the holidays to avoid any unwarranted ridicule, teasing, or interference in their individual lives from friends and families. However, complications arise when they slowly but surely begin to develop intimate feelings for each other. Romantic clichés run rampant throughout the film, making it quite trite for the most part. But rest assured, the chemistry between the leads makes up for the film’s flaws, ultimately providing a good dose of comedy for everyone during the holidays.

“House of Yes” (1997)

Parker Posey, Josh Hamilton, Tori Spelling; Directed by Mark Waters

Parker Posey, Tori Spelling, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Josh Hamilton in “The House of Yes.” (Miramax)

In this film, Parker Posey shines in her role as a mentally disturbed young woman who suddenly throws a tantrum when her brother (Josh Hamilton) makes a big revelation during their family’s Thanksgiving reunion. Oh – and did we tell you she thinks she’s the real Jackie Kennedy?

“Free Birds” (2013)

Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler; Directed by Jimmy Hayward

Owen Wilson in “Free Birds.” (relative media)

In this animated film, Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson lend their voices as turkey Jake and Reggie, a pair of polar opposites who must put aside their differences for a mission to change history: to end Thanksgiving forever. How exactly? They must travel back in time to 1621, the year the first Thanksgiving occurred.

“The Smell of a Woman” (1992)

Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell; Directed by Martin Brest

Al Pacino and Chris O’Donnell in “Smell of a Woman.” (Universal Pictures)

One of Al Pacino’s career-defining films, this Martin Brest thriller finally earned the iconic actor his long-awaited first Oscar for his role as a blind U.S. Army vet who meets prep school student Charlie Sims (Chris O’Donnell) during Thanksgiving. weekend. What ensues is an unlikely friendship between the two men that is bound to last a lifetime.

“Addams Family Values” (1993)

Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd; Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld

Christina Ricci, Raúl Julia, Anjelica Huston, Karel Struycken, and Jimmy Workman in “Addams Family Values.” (paramount pictures)

In this sequel to 1991’s The Addams Family, TV’s favorite gothic family goes on a rescue mission to save Uncle Fester from his new love. Why? Because she is a black widow. Meanwhile, siblings Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are about to perform in a musical for their first Thanksgiving.

“Nobody’s Fool” (1994)

Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith; Directed by Robert Benton

Paul Newman and Bruce Willis in “Nobody’s Fool.” (paramount pictures)

A story about self-reflection and introspection, Robert Benton’s comedy-drama stars Paul Newman as Donald Sullivan, a 60-year-old man who prefers to spend his life adrift in emptiness—that is, until Thanksgiving Day, when his estranged son comes along. He returns home with his son. Suddenly, he must face the music head on and stop avoiding adult responsibilities. Can he really do the seemingly insurmountable task?