There are a lot of movies carrying Thanksgiving theme to show the importance of this special day. Aside from the feast, the celebration also displays this event's real meaning. As there will be a lot of family gatherings on T-Day, it may be the best time to watch these five best Thanksgiving movies.
'Scent of a Woman' (1992)
Al Pacino played as Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in this 1992 movie, "Scent of a Woman." Playing as a blind army veteran, the South China Morning Post reported that the actor won himself an Oscar for this movie.
Slade was only planning to make his last blowout in New York City before committing suicide. But as with the prep school student (Chris O'Donnell) around to look for him over the Thanksgiving weekend, it was impossible for him to do it. In this heartwarming film, Slade would show everyone how to live.
'Home for the Holidays' (1995)
Jodie Foster's directorial debut "Home for the Holidays" is a comedy-drama Thanksgiving movie. Holly Hunter played the role of Claudia, a single mother and struggling artist who went home for the holidays.
However, she was welcomed with a lot of criticisms and confrontations by her mother (Anne Bancroft), sister (Cynthia Stevenson), and brother (Robert Downey Jr.). Although their family seemed dysfunctional, they still showed love for one another on Thanksgiving holiday.
'Beethoven' (1992)
Although Brian Levant's cult classic film was not about Thanksgiving, "Beethoven" proved itself as a family-favorite movie. According to Elite Daily, it has also become a "Thanksgiving staple."
The lovable Beethoven, an enormous St. Bernard, might be spontaneous at times, but he showed love and loyalty to his family. The film also displayed family relationship and bond perfect for Thanksgiving.
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' 1987
This classic comedy movie showed the importance of being with your family on Thanksgiving Day. Starring Steve Martin Neal Page, he was stuck with an obnoxious salesman Del Griffith (John Candy) when their flight got diverted.
Although they differed from each other, Neal and Del would do everything to get home to their families for Thanksgiving. This film also showed Martin and Griffith's top caliber comedy talent that made them the real legends.
'The Ice Storm' (1997)
There was no other Asian director that successfully managed to enter the Hollywood and create a masterpiece like Ang Lee. "The Ice Storm" featured the middle-class New England family celebrating the Thanksgiving weekend in 1973.
Compared to other Thanksgiving films, Ang Lee gave the movie a different touch by tackling politics, infidelity, and sexual awakening at the most unfortunate times. The film also featured the incredible performances of Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Christina Ricci, and Tobey Maguire.
