20 Thanksgiving Movies to Stream Over the Holiday Break
From 'Miracle on 34th Street' to 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles,' here are the best movies to watch this Thanksgiving
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After you’re done feasting on turkey this Thanksgiving, head to the couch for some binge-watching.
Of course, many people will be tuned into the morning's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but for a post-meal bonding moment, there are also countless movies centered around Thanksgiving to turn on.
Whether you’re looking for something family-friendly like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving or something heartwarming like Miracle on 34th Street, there’s a little something for everyone this holiday.
And once you’re done watching all these notable films, you can head right into the next holiday with the best Christmas movies.
Read ahead for the best movies to stream this Thanksgiving.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
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'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving'.In this Peanuts special, the entire gang gets together for a special Thanksgiving meal cooked by none other than Snoopy.
Watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Apple TV+
Friendsgiving
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As the title suggests, the comedy film starring Malin Åkerman and Kat Dennings revolves around a group of friends who reunite for the holidays.
Holidate
Sick of never having a date for the holidays, a young man and woman make a deal to only date each other on holidays — which include Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day and more.
The Blind Side
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Based on the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, the sports drama tells the story of Michael Oher’s upbringing and rise to the NFL. Not only is the film centered around football, but it also takes place around Thanksgiving, making it the perfect fall film.
Watch The Blind Side on Prime Video
You've Got Mail
Nothing says autumn quite like You've Got Mail. Not only does the Nora Ephron rom-com memorably take place in New York City in the fall, but it also features some notable Thanksgiving scenes.
Knives Out
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Though the murder mystery film doesn’t explicitly take place during the Thanksgiving holiday, it certainly emits the feeling of fall, from the changing leaves around the family's mansion to Chris Evans’ cozy sweaters.
Addams Family Values
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Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia in 'Addams Family Values'.While The Addams Family is reserved for Halloween time, its sequel Addams Family Values counts as a Thanksgiving film thanks to Wednesday’s chaotic play at camp.
Watch Addams Family Values on Paramount+
The Oath
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Craving a black comedy this Thanksgiving? We suggest Ike Barinholt and Tiffany Haddish’s The Oath, which takes place on Thanksgiving in the near future where U.S. citizens are asked to sign a loyalty oath by Black Friday.
Turkey Drop
Upon returning home for the holidays, a young woman named Lucy fears she’s about to be dumped by her high school sweetheart and as a result, decides to take charge of her life.
Pieces of April
Starring Katie Holmes, the film follows a young woman named April who attempts to throw a Thanksgiving dinner for her estranged and slightly dysfunctional family.
Watch Pieces of April on Prime Video
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Steve Martin and John Candy star in this comedy film about two polar opposites who wind up becoming travel companions as they try to make it home in time for Thanksgiving. (We guarantee you'll be able to find this one playing on cable all day Thursday.)
Watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Paramount+
One True Thing
Starring Meryl Streep and Renée Zellweger, the film revolves around a young woman who returns home to take care of her ailing mother in her final months, including one pivotal Thanksgiving scene.
Watch One True Thing on Prime Video
Miracle on 34th Street
After unknowingly hiring the real-life Santa to play Santa in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the store and its employees learn the true meaning of Christmas when a series of miracles take place on 34th Street.
Watch Miracle on 34th Street on Prime Video
Garfield's Thanksgiving
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Based on the Garfield comic strip, the special follows the legendarily lazy orange cat as he gets some very bad news ahead of Thanksgiving: he must go on a diet.
Watch Garfield's Thanksgiving on Apple TV+
Black Friday
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In this horror film, store employees working on Thanksgiving night get more than they bargained for as an alien parasite crashes to Earth and turns Black Friday shoppers into murderous monsters.
Little Women
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This 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name chronicles the lives of the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, through their many ups and downs. Though it doesn’t explicitly take place around Thanksgiving, it's got themes of gratitude, family and togetherness, and will certainly give you all the warm and cozy feelings.
Instant Family
Starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, the film follows a couple who adopt three siblings following a Thanksgiving dinner with their reluctant family.
Watch Instant Family on Paramount+
Home For the Holidays
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After getting fired from her job, a single mother decides to fly home for Thanksgiving to spend time with her dysfunctional family in this family comedy directed by Jodie Foster.
Watch Home For the Holidays on Paramount+
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
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In this Thanksgiving TV movie, a single father and his two kids head to the town of Turkey Hollow to spend time with their aunt, where they quickly become enchanted by a tale about a legendary monster named Howling Hoodoo.
Watch Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow on Disney+
The Turkey Bowl
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After being tricked by his friends to return home for Thanksgiving, a man finds himself competing in a football game that was previously snowed out 15 years ago.
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