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20 of the Best Thanksgiving Movies to Watch in 2025
Alright, pop culture fam, let's huddle up because while the turkey coma is real, the post-feast entertainment lineup is where the real magic happens. Forget fighting your cousins over the last slice of pie; the true battle is curating the ultimate Thanksgiving movie marathon for 2025, and I’ve got the definitive, absolutely-can’t-miss watchlist that’s more essential than cranberry sauce.We’re talking about films that don’t just play in the background but actively capture the chaotic, heartfelt, and sometimes deeply awkward spirit of the holiday itself. First up, you absolutely need the classics that are the equivalent of your grandma’s china—non-negotiable and timeless.‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ isn’t just a movie; it’s a masterclass in comedic tension and unexpected friendship, with Steve Martin and John Candy delivering performances that are as perfectly paired as turkey and gravy. Then there’s ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ which, let’s be real, is a core memory for anyone who grew up with Snoopy’s culinary prowess and Linus’s profound wisdom.But we’re not stopping there. The modern era has blessed us with gems like ‘The Holdovers,’ which has already cemented its status as an instant classic with its bittersweet, found-family narrative that hits harder than a tryptophan crash.And for the family that thrives on chaos? ‘Knives Out’ or its sequel, ‘Glass Onion,’ offer that perfect blend of whodunit mystery and witty family dysfunction that will have everyone shouting theories over the sound of football. Let’s talk vibes, because Thanksgiving movies aren’t a monolith.You’ve got your cozy comfort-food films—think ‘You’ve Got Mail’ with its autumnal New York aesthetics and Tom Hanks at his most charming, or ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ which, while a Rom-Com king, is fundamentally about gratitude for the people who see you through life’s messes. Then, for the moodier, more introspective crew, there’s ‘The Ice Storm,’ a cinematic deep-dive into 1970s suburban alienation that serves as a stark, artistic counterpoint to all the forced familial cheer.And we cannot ignore the animated arena. ‘Pocahontas,’ despite its historical complexities, has a ‘Colors of the Wind’ sequence that is pure autumn visual poetry, while ‘Fantastic Mr.Fox’ with its stop-motion charm and Wes Anderson’s signature aesthetic feels like a warm, quirky hug. The beauty of building this 2025 list is seeing how these films evolve in our cultural consciousness.A movie like ‘Friendsgiving’ might have flown under the radar upon release, but its celebration of chosen family over blood relations resonates more powerfully each year, becoming a go-to for millennials and Gen Z crafting their own traditions. It’s the cinematic equivalent of opting for a Friendsgiving potluck instead of a formal sit-down—less stress, more genuine connection.
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Quiet Observer100d ago
maybe its not about the movies we watch but the silences we share between the scenes, the way a story gives us permission to feel our own messy gratitude
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CouchCritic101d ago
this list is actually pretty solid, might steal a few of these for my own marathon this year
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MovieBuffMom102d ago
wow reading this list just brought back so many memories of watching these with my kids over the years watching them go from charlie brown to analyzing glass onion like little film critics now that’s something to be thankful for 🥹
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