Planes, Trains & Automobiles (Planes, Trains and Automobiles) (1987)

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John Hughes

Starring (View all)

Steve Martin
Neal Page

John Candy
Del Griffith

Laila Robins
Susan Page

Michael McKean
State Trooper

Kevin Bacon
Taxi Racer

Dylan Baker
Owen

Carol Bruce
Joy

Olivia Burnette
Marti

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John Hughes
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My Dogs are barking!

13 years, 7 months ago at Aug 31 14:12

Seaworth

5 votes

I never actually appreciated this film until I was a teenager. I can't remember why but I didn't hold it in high regard until I was about 14 when I watched the most ancient of VHS's.

Its Thanksgiving and Neal Page (Steve Martin) an uptight, judgemental advertising exec needs to get home cross country to his family. He manages to hit a low on luck and every attempt to get home is foi... read more

A good movie

9 years, 8 months ago at Aug 20 8:32

johanlefourbe

2 votes

Since this movie had a really good reputation, I was quite eager to check it out and I had some rather high expectations. On the other hand, after watching so many disappointing flicks starring Steve Martin, to be honest, I kind of lost faith in the guy. On top of that, I always had a hard time to care for John Hugues’s work and, after watching almost all his movies, I came up to the conclusion ... read more

Humorous and affecting

10 years, 4 months ago at Dec 3 8:51

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"As much fun as I've had on this little journey, I'm sure one day I'll look back on it and laugh."

Planes, Trains & Automobiles represented a unique and unpredictable cinematic undertaking for prolific filmmaker John Hughes. After all, prior to this 1987 feature, Hughes was renowned for his contributions to the '80s teen movie genre. Unlike other filmmakers who made teen flicks, Hug... read more

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A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving, with an obnoxious slob of a shower ring salesman his only companion.

Release date: 25 November 1987
UPC: 097363203643

Tags: Comedy (35), 1987 (17), Road Trip (14), Thanksgiving (12), Adventure (11), 1980s (10), Family (7), Odd Couple (6), On The Road (5), Drama (4), Travelling (4), John Candy (4), Great Comedy (4), Quotable (3), Chicago (3), Slapstick (3), Steve Martin (3), John Hughes (3), Buddies (3), Best Road Movie To Date (3)

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"Re-watch - Nov. 25th I know it's obvious to watch this around Thanksgiving, but that doesn't mean it's a bad idea. I haven't watched the movie too often either, so it felt justified. The film hits a little harder in 2020, knowing I can't go home to my own family much like Del Griffith. And yet it also serves as a reminder of what a hassle the holiday travels can be, making me feel a little better I didn't have to deal with it this year. When it ended I watched most of the supplementals on my B"

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