Thanksgiving doesn't get to star in as many movies as Christmas does.... and just like in real life, Thanksgiving in the movies has its ups and downs. Here are a few memorable Thanksgivings in film (both good and bad!) that you can share with your loved ones over the holiday weekend.
Hannah and Her Sisters
Woody Allen's 1986 drama about three sisters is one of his very best. Indulge in some Manhattan-real-estate envy as the characters celebrate Thanksgiving dinner in Mia Farrow's real-life apartment, with several members of her family playing the roles of children and relatives. Barbara Hershey, Michael Caine, Diane Wiest, Carrie Fisher, and Woody Allen also star.
Home For The Holidays
A cast of heavy-hitters lined up to star in Jodie Foster's directorial debut about Thanksgiving dinner with the family -- Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Claire Danes, and Anne Bancroft. Just like real life, the resulting mix of personalities is sometimes humorous and sometimes a nightmare.
The Ice Storm
In Ang Lee's adaptation of the Rick Moody novel, an unhappy suburban neighborhood is struck by tragedy on Thanksgiving Day around the time of President Nixon's resignation. Starring Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and young rising stars Tobey Maguire, Elijah Wood and Christina Ricci.
Miracle on 34th Street
Yes, this is a Christmas movie, but it kicks off at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. And for some people, the Christmas season officially begins the day after Thanksgiving. The adorable little Natalie Wood makes this film a winner no matter how many times you've seen it.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles
Airports and car rental lots are nobody's idea of great place to spend Thanksgiving. But what if you were also stuck with John Candy for the whole time? Blizzards, transfers, strikes, and delays keep buttoned-down executive Steve Martin and out-of-control John Candy joined at the hip for days in this classic John Hughes comedy.
Hannah and Her Sisters
Woody Allen's 1986 drama about three sisters is one of his very best. Indulge in some Manhattan-real-estate envy as the characters celebrate Thanksgiving dinner in Mia Farrow's real-life apartment, with several members of her family playing the roles of children and relatives. Barbara Hershey, Michael Caine, Diane Wiest, Carrie Fisher, and Woody Allen also star.
Home For The Holidays
The Ice Storm
In Ang Lee's adaptation of the Rick Moody novel, an unhappy suburban neighborhood is struck by tragedy on Thanksgiving Day around the time of President Nixon's resignation. Starring Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and young rising stars Tobey Maguire, Elijah Wood and Christina Ricci.
Miracle on 34th Street
Yes, this is a Christmas movie, but it kicks off at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. And for some people, the Christmas season officially begins the day after Thanksgiving. The adorable little Natalie Wood makes this film a winner no matter how many times you've seen it.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles
Airports and car rental lots are nobody's idea of great place to spend Thanksgiving. But what if you were also stuck with John Candy for the whole time? Blizzards, transfers, strikes, and delays keep buttoned-down executive Steve Martin and out-of-control John Candy joined at the hip for days in this classic John Hughes comedy.
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