Ranker’s Top 5 Thanksgiving Movies
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You don't hear about Thanksgiving movies quite as often as you do Christmas or Halloween movies, but that doesn't mean they don't exist — or that pop culture fans don't have strong opinions about them! Our list of The Best Movies About Thanksgiving reveals the most beloved films that are either about or happen to take place on Turkey Day.
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#1: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Topping the list is this Peanuts classic. Though the movie is popular with audiences of all ages, it’s especially beloved by voters aged 50 and up.
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#2: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
The Mandela effect often causes people to remember Planes, Trains, and Automobiles as a Christmas movie, but the truth is that the movie's main characters are rushing home to make Thanksgiving dinner. This movie is the #1 pick among people under 50, as well as people living in Blue states (Red states prefer A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving).
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#3: Beethoven
You definitely remember this movie, but you might not consider a Thanksgiving movie. This canine-centered comedy is particularly popular among voters in India (yes, Thanksgiving is celebrated by many people there).
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#4: Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men is a 1993 romcom starring comedy greats Walter Matthieu and Jack Lemon. It's not brought up all that often today, but it was one of the biggest box office hits of the year. Today it remains a Thanksgiving classic in the hearts of voters, especially those living in Minnesota.
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