List of films set around Thanksgiving
This is a list of films set on or around the American Thanksgiving holiday. It does not include [List of Thanksgiving (2023 film)|Thanksgiving television specials|Thanksgiving television specials].
Action
Below Utopia, a 1997 film starring Justin Theroux, Alyssa Milano, and Ice-TSpider-Man, a 2002 film directed by Sam RaimiAnimated
Feedin' the Kiddie, a 1957 short film directed by William Hanna and Joseph BarberaFree Birds, a 2013 film directed by Jimmy HaywardHoliday for Drumsticks, a 1949 short film directed by Arthur DavisJerky Turkey, a 1945 short film directed by Tex AveryThe Little Orphan, a 1949 short film directed by William Hanna and Joseph BarberaPilgrim Popeye, a 1951 short film directed by Isadore SparberTom Turk and Daffy, a 1944 short film directed by Chuck JonesComedy
Addams Family Values, a 1993 film directed by Barry SonnenfeldAlice's Restaurant, a 1969 film directed by Arthur PennAn Ache in Every Stake, a Three Stooges short filmBeethoven, a 1992 film directed by Brian LevantBroadway Danny Rose, a 1984 film written and directed by Woody AllenCold Turkey, a 2013 dark comedy written and directed by Will SlocombeDiary of a Mad Housewife, a 1970 film directed by Frank PerryDown and Out in Beverly Hills, a 1986 film written and directed by Paul MazurskyDutch, a 1991 film written by John Hughes and directed by Peter FaimanFor Your Consideration, a 2006 film written and directed by Christopher GuestFriendsgiving, a 2020 film written and directed by Nicol PaoneFunny People, a 2009 film cowritten and directed by Judd ApatowThe Gold Rush, a 1925 film written by, directed by, and starring Charlie ChaplinGone Fishin' (film), a film directed by Christopher Cain and written by J. J. Abrams and Jill Mazursky.Grumpy Old Men, a 1993 film directed by Donald PetrieHanging Up, a 2000 film directed by and starring Diane KeatonHannah and Her Sisters, a 1986 film written and directed by Woody AllenHome for the Holidays, a 1995 film directed by Jodie Foster The House of Yes, a 1997 film directed by Mark WatersInstant Family, a 2018 American comedy-drama directed by Sean AndersJack and Jill, a 2011 film directed by Dennis Dugan Mistress America, a 2015 film directed by Noah BaumbachMost Guys Are Losers, a 2020 film directed by Eric UstianMy Blue Heaven, a 1990 film directed by Herbert RossNational Lampoon's Thanksgiving Family Reunion, a 2003 television film directed by Neal IsraelNobody's Fool, a 1994 film directed by Robert BentonNot Cool, a 2014 film directed by Shane DawsonThe Oath, a 2018 film directed by Ike BarinholtzThe Object of My Affection, a 1998 film directed by Nicholas HytnerThe Other Sister, a 1999 film directed by Garry MarshallPalo Alto, a 2007 film directed by Brad LeongPaul Blart Mall Cop, a 2009 film directed by Steve Carr Pieces of April, a 2003 film written and directed by Peter Hedges Planes, Trains and Automobiles, a 1987 film written, produced, and directed by John HughesPrimary Colors, a 1998 film directed by Mike NicholsThe Prince & Me, a 2004 film directed by Martha CoolidgeShe's Gotta Have It, a 1986 film written and directed by Spike LeeSmart People, a 2008 film written by Mark Poirier and directed by Noam MurroSomebody Killed Her Husband, a 1978 film directed by Lamont JohnsonSon in Law, a 1993 film directed by Steve RashThe Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski, a 1985 television film written by Jean Shepherd and directed by Fred BarzykStarting Over, a 1979 film directed by Alan J. PakulaSweet Hearts Dance, a 1988 film directed by Robert GreenwaldSweethearts: a 2024 film directed by Jordan Weiss.Tadpole, a 2002 American film directed by Gary WinickTower Heist, a 2011 film directed by Brett RatnerThe Turkey Bowl, a 2019 film directed by Greg CoolidgeTurkey Drop, a 2019 TV film directed by Jerry CiccorittiWhat's Cooking?, a 2000 film directed by Gurinder ChadhaYouth in Revolt, a 2009 film directed by Miguel ArtetaYou've Got Mail, a 1998 film written and directed by Nora EphronDocumentary
The Last Waltz, a 1978 documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese about The Band's farewell concert, which took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1976American Movie, a 1999 documentary film directed by Chris Smith.Drama
American Gangster, a 2007 film directed by Ridley ScottAmerican Son, a 2008 film directed by Neil AbramsonAntwone Fisher, a 2002 film directed by and starring Denzel WashingtonAvalon, a 1990 film directed by Barry LevinsonThe Blind Side, a 2009 film directed by John Lee HancockBrokeback Mountain, a 2005 film directed by Ang LeeCast Away, a 2000 film directed by Robert ZemeckisA Child Is Waiting, a 1963 film directed by Abby MannThe Daytrippers, a 1996 film directed by Greg MottolaDeadfall, a 2012 film directed by Stefan RuzowitzkyThe Doors, a 1991 biopic about Jim Morrison starring Val KilmerFour Brothers, a 2005 film directed by John SingletonGiant, a 1956 film directed by George StevensHome of the Brave, a 2006 film directed by Irwin WinklerThe Humans, a 2021 film written and directed by Stephen Karam The Ice Storm, a 1997 film directed by Ang Lee Maestro, a 2023 film directed by and starring Bradley CooperThe Morning After, a 1986 film directed by Sidney LumetThe Myth of Fingerprints, a 1997 film directed by Bart FreundlichOne Special Night, a 1999 television film directed by Roger YoungOne True Thing, a 1998 film directed by Carl FranklinPalo Alto, a 2007 film written and directed by Brad LeongPlymouth Adventure, a 1952 film directed by Clarence BrownPrisoners, a 2013 film directed by Denis VilleneuveRepeat Performance, a 1947 film directed by Alfred L. WerkerRescue Dawn, a 2006 film directed by Werner HerzogRocky, a 1976 film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone Rocky II, a 1979 film written and directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone Scent of a Woman, a 1992 film directed by Martin Brest Stepmom, a 1998 film directed by Chris ColumbusStill Alice, a 2014 film directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash WestmorelandStuck in Love, a 2012 film written and directed by Josh BooneSweet November, a 2001 film directed by Pat O'ConnorThanksgiving, a 2004 short film directed by Tom DonahueA Time to Remember, a 2003 television film directed by William Sims MyersUnfaithful, a 2002 film directed by Adrian LyneUnhook the Stars, a 1996 film directed by Nick CassavetesThe Vicious Kind, a 2009 film directed by Lee Toland KriegerThe War at Home, a 1996 film directed by and starring Emilio EstevezFamily
A Family Thanksgiving, a 2010 Hallmark Channel Original Movie directed by Neill FearnleyHoliday Engagement, a 2011 Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Bonnie Somerville and Shelley LongThe Hoboken Chicken Emergency, a 1984 Television Movie based on the 1977 bookMiracle on 34th Street, a 1947 comedy-fantasy spanning from Thanksgiving to Christmas; remade for television in 1973 and theatrically in 1994- Molly's Pilgrim, a 1985 Oscar-winning short filmThe National Tree, a 2009 Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Andrew McCarthyAn Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, a 2008 Hallmark Channel Original Movie based on a short story by Louisa May AlcottThe Santa Clause, a 1994 fantasy-comedy from Disney film spanning a year, with a scene in the latter half of the film set during Thanksgiving which helps kick off the film's final actSquanto: A Warrior's Tale, a 1994 Disney film based on the life of Squanto, featuring the first Thanksgiving in the final sceneThe Thanksgiving Promise, a 1986 TV film starring Beau BridgesThe Thanksgiving Visitor, a 1967 TV adaptation of the story by Truman CapoteTurkey Hollow, a 2015 film from Jim Henson Productions
Horror
Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County, a family is terrorized by extraterrestrial creatures while celebrating ThanksgivingBlood Rage, a psychopath goes on a homicidal rampage after the twin brother he framed for murder years earlier escapes on ThanksgivingBoogeyman, around Thanksgiving, a man is stalked by the entity that haunted his childhoodChristmas Evil, a mentally unbalanced man believes himself to be Santa Claus, giving presents to children and punishing the "naughty" through violence; part of the film takes place at ThanksgivingEscape Room, a withdrawn student is challenged by a professor to do something that scares her over Thanksgiving break- Home Movie, home video footage documents a family's descent into violence and madness; includes scenes of various holidays including ThanksgivingHome Sweet Home, an escaped mental patient embarks on a killing spree over Thanksgiving weekendIntensity, a young woman encounters a serial killer while visiting a friend's family for Thanksgiving, then follows him to try and rescue a teenager he's abductedKristy, a college girl who is alone on campus over the Thanksgiving break is targeted by a group of outcastsThe Last Thanksgiving, a family of cannibals kill people who don't celebrate ThanksgivingSéance, a group of college students left alone in their dorm over Thanksgiving weekend decide to hold a séanceThanksgiving, two couples are taken captive and tortured by a sadist during Thanksgiving dinnerThanksgiving, an insane, turkey-obsessed pilgrim commits a series of random murders on Thanksgiving; directed by Eli RothThanksgiving, a full-length feature film version of the above short film, also directed by RothThanksKilling, a group of students are hunted by a demonic turkey during Thanksgiving breakThanksKilling 3, a 2012 film sequel to ''ThanksKilling''
Musical
By the Light of the Silvery Moon, a 1953 film directed by David ButlerHoliday Inn, a 1942 film directed by Mark Sandrich- The Wiz, a 1978 film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Diana Ross