Topic: Thanksgiving

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Mia Farrow · Michael Caine · Barbara Hershey

Synopsis Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) centers around Hannah, who appears to have it all—a thriving acting career, a loving husband, and a close-knit family. She serves as the emotional anchor for her sisters, who often seek her guidance and support....

Direction Lady Gaga

Cast Lady Gaga · Tony Bennett · Katie Couric · Art Smith

Synopsis A Very Gaga Thanksgiving (TV) (2011) is a Thanksgiving television special that offers an intimate look into the life of Lady Gaga. This unique production, directed by Gaga herself, delves into her personal experiences and the sources of inspiration behind...

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Kevin Kline · Joan Allen · Sigourney Weaver · Christina Ricci

Synopsis The Ice Storm (1997) unfolds in November 1973, in the affluent town of New Canaan, Connecticut. The nation is gripped by the Watergate scandal, and the Beatles are embarking on solo ventures. The Hood family, meanwhile, is navigating a tumultuous...

Direction Trey Edward Shults

Cast Krisha Fairchild · Olivia Grace Applegate · Chris Doubek · Bill Wise

Synopsis Krisha (2015) follows the story of a woman who comes back home for a festive family reunion. As she navigates through the celebration, she encounters various obstacles, including her family, pets, and the traditional holiday meal.

Direction Peter Hedges

Cast Katie Holmes · Patricia Clarkson · Derek Luke · Sean Hayes

Synopsis Pieces of April (2003) follows the story of April Burns (Katie Holmes), who, despite a strained relationship with her mother, Joy (Patricia Clarkson), decides to host her family for Thanksgiving at her Lower East Side apartment, which she shares with...

Direction Rob Oliver

Synopsis The Simpsons: Thanksgiving of Horror (TV) (2019) presents a series of harrowing Thanksgiving adventures for the Simpson family. The episode delves into the perils of the first Thanksgiving, an artificial intelligence gone awry, and a perilous space expedition that is...

Direction Bill Melendez · Phil Roman

Synopsis A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (TV) (1973) follows the beloved character Charlie Brown as he navigates an unexpected Thanksgiving gathering. Peppermint Patty, along with her friends, decides to join Charlie Brown for the holiday. With the help of Linus, Snoopy, and...

Direction Todd Holland

Cast Kyra Sedgwick · David Carradine

Synopsis Thanksgiving (Amazing Stories) (TV) (1986) follows the story of Dora, an 18-year-old girl who feels trapped and unhappy in her life in a remote desert community, living with her stern stepfather. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they stumble...

Direction Tex Avery

Synopsis Jerky Turkey (S) (1945) opens with the Pilgrims arriving at Plymouth Rock and establishing their settlement. In a humorous twist, a vast number of Pilgrims are seen queuing up for their cigarette rations. One Pilgrim ventures out to hunt for...

Direction Gurinder Chadha

Cast Joan Chen · Mercedes Ruehl · Julianna Margulies · Kyra Sedgwick

Direction Eli Roth

Cast Michael Biehn · Jeff Fahey · Jordan Ladd · Eli Roth

Synopsis Thanksgiving (S) (2007) unfolds in the picturesque historical town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, where a chilling event disrupts the annual Thanksgiving festivities. A crazed individual, adorned in Pilgrim attire, embarks on a brutal rampage, turning the holiday into a nightmare. As...

Direction John Hughes

Cast Steve Martin · John Candy · Laila Robins · Lyman Ward

Synopsis Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a man determined to return home to Chicago from a business trip in New York City for Thanksgiving. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he is rerouted to...

Direction Stephen Karam

Cast Richard Jenkins · Steven Yeun · Beanie Feldstein · Amy Schumer

Synopsis The Humans (2021) unfolds within a pre-war duplex in downtown Manhattan, chronicling a single evening as the Blake family convenes for a Thanksgiving celebration. As night descends upon the deteriorating structure, peculiar occurrences begin to transpire, and underlying family conflicts...

Direction Jodie Foster

Cast Holly Hunter · Robert Downey Jr. · Anne Bancroft · Geraldine Chaplin

Synopsis Home for the Holidays (1995) follows Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter), who is dreading her upcoming Thanksgiving visit to her parents' home in Baltimore. Recently unemployed and feeling unwell, Claudia's anxiety is further heightened when her teenage daughter, Kitt (Claire Danes),...

Direction Emilio Estévez

Cast Emilio Estévez · Kathy Bates · Martin Sheen · Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Synopsis The War at Home (1996) follows the tumultuous journey of Vietnam veteran Jeremy Collier as he returns to his Texas home, only to find that his presence stirs up significant turmoil within his already troubled family. The narrative reaches a...

Direction Bart Freundlich

Cast Julianne Moore · Hope Davis · Noah Wyle · Blythe Danner

Synopsis The Myth of Fingerprints (1997) is a heartfelt indie family comedy-drama that premiered at the Sundance Festival. Despite initial critical backlash, the film offers a poignant narrative about a family's Thanksgiving reunion. Noah Wyle portrays a son returning home after...

Direction Eli Roth

Cast Patrick Dempsey · Addison Rae · Milo Manheim · Jalen Thomas Brooks

Synopsis Thanksgiving (2023) unfolds in the wake of a chaotic Thanksgiving riot that culminates in disaster, setting the stage for a chilling tale of terror. A sinister figure, drawing inspiration from the holiday, begins a reign of fear in Plymouth, Massachusetts,...

Direction Phil Roman

Synopsis Garfield's Thanksgiving (TV) (1989) follows the beloved lasagna-loving cat as he navigates a series of unexpected events. Jon, Garfield's owner, develops a romantic interest in a veterinarian who insists on putting Garfield on a strict diet. The complications escalate when...

Direction Gary Winick

Cast Sigourney Weaver · Aaron Stanford · Bebe Neuwirth · John Ritter

Synopsis Tadpole (2002) follows the story of Oscar Grubman, a young man with a unique charm and intellect that attracts many women. He is known for his sensitivity, fluency in French, and deep admiration for Voltaire. Oscar believes that a woman's...

Direction Brett Ratner

Cast Ben Stiller · Téa Leoni · Eddie Murphy · Matthew Broderick

Synopsis Tower Heist (2011) follows a group of ordinary individuals who find themselves financially devastated after a cunning businessman's (Alan Alda) Ponzi scheme collapses. In response, they devise a daring plan to execute a heist on his luxurious penthouse, located within...