
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.
Directed by John Hughes
Produced by Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
A heartwarming buddy comedy about two mismatched travelers forced together by circumstance, discovering unexpected friendship and the true meaning of the holiday.
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
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Does Planes, Trains and Automobiles end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
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Like Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































