Top Thanksgiving Movies To Add To Your Watchlist In 2024

Thanksgiving is about sharing love and gratitude with loved ones. What is good family time without movies to bond over? While new films are being released for the holiday, some classics remain a timeless watch.

Interestingly, some holiday classics will air on various networks and streaming platforms this Thanksgiving, and fans can add a bit of nostalgia to their celebrations with them. Here are some Thanksgiving movies to look out for in 2024;

‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ 1973

Peanuts fans would consider A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to be one of the most memorable specials from the franchise. Charlie Brown spends the holiday with friends at his Grandmother’s after trying to play host with a subpar Thanksgiving menu.

‘Thanksgiving,’ 2023

This recent release directed by Eli Roth release would be thrilling for horror movie lovers, as it features a spooky turn of events during a Thanksgiving celebration in a small town.

‘Pieces of April,’ 2003

Katie Holmes plays the lead as April Burns, who is under pressure to have Thanksgiving with her dysfunctional family in her small apartment. She stars alongside Patricia Clarkson and Oliver Platt, who play her parents in this Indie film.

‘Krisha,’ 2015

Another family reunion-themed movie directed by Trey Edward Shults promises a powerful message of forgiveness, and compromise. Krisha Fairchild played the title role of a drug addict who reunites with family for Thanksgiving

‘The Oath,’ 2018

This satirical comedy has a political theme fitting for 2024’s Thanksgiving with the recently concluded presidential elections. It features Ike Barinholtz and Tiffany Haddish as husband and wife, who prepare to host their problematic family for the holidays.

‘Home for the Holidays,’ 1995

 

This ’90s film is a good watch if you seek a lighthearted humorous watch this Thanksgiving. The Jodie Foster-directed movie stars Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, and others as family members dealing with varying issues.

‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ 1987

This ’80s classic guarantees a good laugh as Steve Martin and John Candy’s characters make a chaotic trip home for the holidays. This classic directed by John Hughes also portrayed the admirable chemistry between both Steve and John.