It’s Thanksgiving again and here are some of the best movies to watch at this time of year, and the streaming services you can watch them on right now.
Whether you’re looking for a movie to watch with friends and family or during some alone time, there are plenty of great titles available. For extra added value, many of these movies also double as Holiday movies, making them good options to watch now through the new year.
It is worth pointing out that this list focuses on movies you can watch through a free or paid subscription service. Basically, we’ve omitted Thanksgiving movies that require a live TV subscription or rental.
Best Movies To Watch This Thanksgiving
Below are 14 Thanksgiving movies you can stream right now. While most of them require a paid subscription, some are available to watch for free.
Black Friday | Horror/Comedy | 1h 24m
A big Thanksgiving tradition is shopping, and many stores open up on Thanksgiving night for shoppers that just can’t wait to score a Black Friday deal. The We Love Toys store in 2021’s Black Friday is one of them, but these shoppers have a taste for more than just deals.
Free Birds | Family/Comedy | 1h 31m
Where would Thanksgiving be without turkey? Well, Free Birds attempts to find out with two time-traveling turkeys who venture back in time to the first Thanksgiving in an attempt to rewrite history.
Friendsgiving | Comedy/Drama | 1h 35m
While many will be spending Thanksgiving with family, some might be celebrating with friends, a Friendsgiving. That’s exactly what Abby and Molly attempt to do but find everything doesn’t go quite to plan. For those in the mood for a movie about unexpected guests, Friendsgiving might be worth checking out.
Home for the Holidays | Comedy/Romance | 1h 44m
After losing her job and finding out her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia reluctantly travels to her childhood home for a family Thanksgiving dinner.
The Humans | Drama | 1h 48m
Three generations of a Pennsylvania family gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving. As the night continues, however, fears and worries quickly begin to surface.
Pieces of April | Comedy/Drama | 1h 21m
Starring Katie Holmes, this movie follows April as she attempts to organize and prepare Thanksgiving dinner for her family. While this won’t be a movie for everyone, it does offer something different to the other titles on this list.
Pilgrim | Horror/Thriller | 1h 20m
If looking for something a little darker, Pilgrim might be the answer. This Hulu original was released back in 2019 and centers on a Thanksgiving involving pilgrim reenactors. The only problem is these reenactors won’t break character.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Comedy/Adventure | 1h 33m
Arguably, Planes, Trains & Automobiles is one of the most famous and popular Thanksgiving movies. Starring John Candy and Steve Martin, the John Hughes movie focuses on a long and incident-ridden journey home for Thanksgiving. A must-watch for the entire family.
Prisoners | Thriller/Crime | 2h 33m
Prisoners is not your typical Thanksgiving movie so if you are looking for something a little different, and darker, this might be the movie you’re looking for.
Son in Law | Comedy/Romance | 1h 35m
Son in Law should appeal to any homes looking to add some comedy to their Thanksgiving. Starring Carla Gugino and Pauly Shore, Son in Law focuses on what happens when someone from LA ends up at a farming community’s Thanksgiving dinner table in South Dakota.
Thanksgiving | Horror/Mystery | 1h 47m
One year after a Black Friday tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer begins terrorizing the residents of Plymouth, Massachusetts by picking them off one by one.
Tower Heist | Comedy/Action | 1h 44m
Tower Heist is certainly not your typical Thanksgiving movie. However, it is set during November and, without giving away too much, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a major part of the story. This movie also comes with an all-star cast led by Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy.
The Turkey Bowl | Comedy/Sport | 2h
Watching football on Thanksgiving has become a tradition for many homes, and so has Turkey Bowl – a football game played between family, friends, or a community over Thanksgiving. After being on hold for years, the game in The Turkey Bowl is finally about to be played out.
What’s Cooking? | Comedy/Romance | 1h 49m
Centering on four very different families and how they each uniquely prepare for the big day, What’s Cooking? will be a movie that many families can relate to.
More Thanksgiving Movies You Can Stream Right Now
While the movies listed above are all great options to watch this Thanksgiving, they are not the only ones. There are plenty of movies available to stream that are either set on or around Thanksgiving, or the Holidays in general.
All of the movies listed below are currently available to watch with standalone streaming services, many of which require a paid subscription.
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Apple TV
- Escape Room (2019) – Hulu
- Deadfall (2012) – Pluto, Tubi
- Funny People – Netflix
- Jack and Jill (2011) – Tubi
- Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow – Disney+
- Little Fockers (2010) – Peacock
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) – Netflix
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) – Disney+
- Thankskilling (2007) – Tubi, Pluto TV
- Soul Food (1997) – Peacock, Tubi
- The Daytrippers (1996) – Max
If none of the movies listed above work then it may be worth considering renting one. As mentioned, there are plenty of popular Thanksgiving movies not listed here simply because they require a separate rental or purchase.
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