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Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ Reigns as Thanksgiving’s Go-To Film in 2025

Streaming guides point to Pluto TV, Paramount+, MGM+ plus Kanopy for easy access.

Overview

  • ComicBook.com details a free Pluto TV option that includes a Thanksgiving Day mini-marathon with three consecutive airings.
  • The film is also currently available on Paramount+ and MGM+, with Kanopy offering no-cost viewing for users with participating library cards.
  • A ComicBook.com feature marks the movie’s 38th release anniversary, noting its original debut on November 25, 1987.
  • Roundups from Washington Examiner, Pacific Sun and others continue to rank the title as the definitive holiday pick, underscoring a relatively small Thanksgiving film canon.
  • Wider lists recommend complementary seasonal viewing such as Knives Out, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Big Night and classic specials for audiences seeking alternatives.