15 of the Best Movies to Watch this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, preparations are in full force. The food, the decor, the guest list — everything must be perfect (or as perfect as possible) before Thursday arrives. Whether you'll be surrounded by family or friends this Thanksgiving, or if you're spending it alone, there's nothing better to do after a great slice of pie than to kick back and watch an iconic holiday film.
Everyone has their favorite holiday flick, whether it's a comedy or a horror story. But in anticipation of Thanksgiving day, we went ahead and found 15 great films for the entire family. From Home Alone to Rocky, we've made sure there's something on the list for everybody. So sit back, digest that pie, turkey and stuffing, and enjoy the film.
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Relativity Media/courtesy Everett Collection1/15Free Birds (Amazon Prime)
What happens when two turkeys travel back in time to 1621 to change history, preventing turkeys from becoming the main Thanksgiving dish? All goes wild when they run into the hungry Pilgrims who intend to make them their celebratory meal. Lighthearted, funny, and perfect for the whole family, this film is the perfect post-pie watch.
©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection2/15You've Got Mail (Amazon Prime)
Truly a classic, this film is the perfect Thanksgiving watch. When a struggling independent bookseller and chain bookstore tycoon meet online, they have no idea that they're career rivals. But when all becomes exposed, they must grapple with their now love for each other despite their bookstore rivalry. It's a Thanksgiving rom-com for the ages!
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection3/15Addams Family Values (Amazon Prime)
Who says you can only enjoy the Addams Family during Halloween? The film's sequel — Addams Family Values — follows Gomez and Morticia as they welcome a baby boy into the family. But the new nanny they hire does not have the best intensions. Madness ensues, of course, as the family toils with the drama of the new baby, the dangerous nanny, and Wednesday's Thanksgiving play at camp.
©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection4/15Tower Heist (Amazon Prime)
Every Thanksgiving morning, all eyes are on the Macy's parade. So what better time to commit a burglary? That's exactly what Josh Kovaks (Ben Stiller) and his team try to pull off in this comedy heist film. This all-star cast makes Tower Heist a truly great flick.
Courtesy Everett Collection5/15Rocky (Amazon Prime)
The legend himself! The first Rocky film, which features a memorable Thanksgiving sequence, has become a beloved film since it first premiered in 1976. Intense, empowering, and beautifully done, Rocky is the perfect watch for the whole family, from your football playing cousin to half asleep uncle.
Copyright © ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection6/15The Princess Switch (Netflix)
All hail Vanessa Hudgens, the Netflix holiday queen! The Princess Switch follows a duchess and commoner who look exactly alike that switch places one holiday season, falling in love with each other's men. It's like The Parent Trap, but holiday edition, and it's absoultely a feel good, must watch.
©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection7/15Let It Snow (Netflix)
Netflix's new holiday film Let It Snow follows a group of teenagers in a small town during a blizzard. Romance is in the air, but not for everyone! As their relationships collide, they try to hold on to that holiday cheer, as difficult as it may be amidst the madness.
Copyright © Everett Collection / Everett Collection8/15Lez Bomb (Netflix)
Thanksgiving can be stressful enough. Imagine coming out during it! Lez Bomb follows one woman as she brings her girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner, coming out to her family for the first time. But things get messy when her male roommate shows up unexpectedly.
©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection9/15Eat Pray Love (Netflix)
After you're done eating, praying and loving during Thanksgiving dinner, head to the couch and put on Eat Pray Love, which follows Liz (Julia Roberts) as she embarks on a self-discovery journey in Italy after a divorce. The film will probably make you hungry for a second round of leftovers, but what's wrong with that?! Eat Pray Love is a beautifully told story bound to warm your hearts — and your stomachs.
©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection10/15Toy Story 2 (Disney+)
Arguably the best Toy Story film, this sequel is perfect for everyone. Entertaining for younger ones and nostalgic for others, Toy Story 2 follows Woody as he's stolen by a toy dealer and soon discovers there's much more to his background that he ever knew.
11/15Falling Inn Love (Netflix)
Another one of Netflix's latest rom-com additions, Falling Inn Love follows a corporate executive as she wins a broken down inn in New Zealand. Little does she know that she'll find romance in the renovations.
Copyright © ©Roadside Attractions/Courtesy Everett C / Everett Collection12/15The Oath (Hulu)
Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz star in this modern-day story that follows a politically divided family on Thanksgiving (a topic that might hit a little too close to home for some!). Things take a turn for the worst, though, in this dark comedy/horror film. Thanksgiving dinner meets The Purge in this crazy film that will have you unsure of what's next!
©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection13/15Miracle on 34th Street (Disney+)
Miracle on 34th Street is a true Holiday classic, and while it might not be Christmas just yet, this will certainly put you in the mood for it while your stomach digest all that stuffing and turkey you just devoured. Even though from 1947, the film still holds up today as a yearly must-watch. And thanks to the arrival of Disney+, now we can binge it as many times as we'd like.
©Disney+/Courtesy Everett Collection14/15Noelle (Disney+)
A new Disney+ original, Noelle stars Anna Kendrick as the daughter of Kris Kringle (aka Santa) who wants to do something impactful with her life as she sees her brother Nick about to follow in their father's footsteps. But when Nick can't step up to the plate and heads away to clear his head, Noelle must step in to find him, bring him to the North Pole and save Christmas. This holiday comedy is a fun flick that will get you in the Christmas spirit.
©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection15/15Home Alone (Disney+)
When Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone while his parents head on vacation, madness ensues. After all, what can you expect from an 8-year-old? This Holiday classic is full of fun and mischief and is a family hit.
