A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973): This timeless animated TV special sees Charlie Brown attempt to host a Thanksgiving dinner for his friends, featuring a memorable meal of toast and popcorn. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987): Considered the quintessential Thanksgiving movie, this comedy follows an uptight ad man (Steve Martin) and a lovable salesman (John Candy) on a chaotic cross-country journey to get home for the holiday. Addams Family Values (1993): A kooky comedy where Wednesday Addams orchestrates a revolt during a summer camp's Thanksgiving play, offering a satirical take on the holiday's origins. Free Birds (2013): This animated film follows two turkeys who travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to ensure their species is taken off the menu forever. Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow (2015): A family film about a family's trip to a small town for Thanksgiving, where they try to track a local legend, the "Howling Hoodoo". Comedies and Dramas Home for the Holidays (1995): Directed by Jodie Foster, this film explores the chaos and comedy of a dysfunctional family gathering for Thanksgiving dinner. Pieces of April (2003): A comedic drama about a wayward daughter who tries to host a perfect Thanksgiving dinner in her cramped New York apartment for her estranged, potentially dying mother. Dutch (1991): A working-class man tries to bond with his girlfriend's snobby son on a road trip home for the holiday, resulting in a misadventures and heartwarming moments. The Humans (2021): A quiet, atmospheric drama where a family's Thanksgiving gathering in a run-down apartment slowly uncovers deep-seated resentments and anxieties. Friendsgiving (2020): A lighthearted comedy about two friends who plan a quiet Thanksgiving that spirals into a chaotic and unexpected celebration with friends and acquaintances. Other Notable Mentions Rocky (1976): While not centered on the holiday, a key Thanksgiving dinner scene helps kick off the romance between Rocky Balboa and Adrian. Spider-Man (2002): Features a tense Thanksgiving dinner scene where Norman Osborn begins to fully embrace his Green Goblin persona. Thanksgiving (2023): A horror film directed by Eli Roth about a mysterious pilgrim-inspired killer terrorizing the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts.