Planes, Trains & Automobiles
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Synopsis
A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with an obnoxious slob of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion.
Cast
- Steve Martin
- John Candy
- Laila Robins
- Michael McKean
- Kevin Bacon
- Dylan Baker
- William Windom
- Edie McClurg
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- Nov 22, 2020
That shot of John Candy as the devil 👨🍳💋
Rach RhodesNov 26, 2020I love how they contained every single f bomb to one scene lol
Den_of_geeksOct 16, 2012I really hate this film..... BECAUSE EVERY TIME I SEE IT, IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY AND THEN I WANT TO DANCE, BOOGIE WOOGIE, DO SOMERSAULTS AND BACKFLIPS, POP AND LOCK AND EVEN A TWIRL AND A FAME JUMP OR TWO BUT I CAN'T BECAUSE I'M BUILT LIKE AN ELEPHANT AND HAVE THE MOTOR…
DirkH - Sep 24, 2016
"what do you think the temperature is?" "one."
viNov 24, 2022“where’s your other hand” “in between two pillows” “oh. okay :)”
oleffNov 20, 2023here’s how we can still get john candy an oscar
zoë rose bryant - Nov 23, 2023
I 🥺 like 🥺 me, 🥺 my 🥺 wife 🥺 likes 🥺 me.
JerryNov 25, 2021You know they’re really not on the train long enough for it to have such high billing in the title.
Casey MaloneNov 8, 2020Is this the only thanksgiving movie known to man
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- Rowen likedPlanes, Trains and Automobiles
idk they seemed kinda gay
Colin Williams lovedPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesA hilarious and compelling odyssey about the importance of kindness and friendship. Feel good without being cringey. Comedy and emotion are balanced beautifully. John Candy and Steve Martain give the best performances of their career. Easily the greatest comedy of all time.
Caltrop Star lovedPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesOne of the best seasonal movies to watch with the family. Very funny and John Candy is brilliant as Del. Steve Martin plays a great straight man to John candy’s character. Very heart felt moments too.
- Charlie Mills likedPlanes, Trains and Automobiles
Not bad film, John candy miss him around in movies. It’s so funny that one scene made it a 15 6/10
Georgie likedPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesFlinstones, meet the flinstones
Superbad lovedPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesAh, mess around They doin' the mess around They doin' the mess around Everybody doin' the mess around Ah, everybody was juiced, you can, bet your soul They did the boogie-woogie, with a steady roll They mess around They doin' the mess around They doin' the mess around Everybody doin' the mess…
- Jollfoogfl lovedPlanes, Trains and Automobiles
I had such high expectations the first time because I had heard so many things. So I didn’t like it that much. After rewatching with a clear mind it’s an obvious classic. Going even past the comedy. The first time I thought it was about changin Del. But this time I understood the point of the movie…
Platypus Lord likedPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesA fun 🦃-Day watch, with some great comedy bits & heartwarming core of friendship & the humor of life. John Candy & his expressions are a treat. Comedies are hit-or-miss for me & it'd be more timeless if it was less vulgar, but overall it had a lot more heart than most I've seen.
Luke Maisano lovedPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesA cynical Steve Martin is stuck traveling with a jolly John Candy while they try to make it home in time for the holiday after their flight is cancelled. Hilarious to the core, & downright emotional at some points. Truly a must see. Watch with your family around Thanksgiving.
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Metacritic
It is perfectly cast and soundly constructed, and all else flows naturally. Steve Martin and John Candy don't play characters; they embody themselves.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Mr. Martin and Mr. Candy are an easy twosome to watch even with marginal material, though, and the film is never worse than slow.
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)?
The movie is 1hr 33min long.
What's Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) about?
A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with an obnoxious slob of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion.
Who's the cast of Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)?
- Steve Martin as Neal Page
- John Candy as Del Griffith
- Laila Robins as Susan Page
- Michael McKean as State Trooper
- Kevin Bacon as Taxi Racer
- Dylan Baker as Owen
- William Windom as Bryant (uncredited)
- Edie McClurg as Car Rental Agent
Who's the director behind Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)?
John Hughes directed Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987).
Who produced Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)?
Bill Brown, Michael Chinich and John Hughes produced Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987).
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