For many, Thanksgiving Day is the only holiday that justifies a whole day of TV programming. The parade airs in the morning, followed by the National Dog Show and hours of football, but what's left after the main event? A plethora of holiday specials and movies to get through over leftovers.
If you're looking for some family-friendly options, consider starting with 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', a 1987 comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy as two mismatched travelers trying to reach their Thanksgiving destinations. With its blend of witty humor and touching moments, it's the perfect film to pass the time while eating turkey.
On the other hand, Peanuts fans can celebrate the holiday season with Snoopy and his friends in a pair of special episodes on AppleTV+. 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' are just two of the classics available to stream. The latter is even free to watch without a subscription from December 13-14.
Another option for animation enthusiasts is 'Klaus', an animated holiday film about teamwork and the importance of snail mail. After being sent to the remote island community of Smeerenburg, Jesper must establish a post office to save his inheritance, but instead finds himself spreading cheer throughout the town with the help of Klaus, a recluse master craftsman. With its beautiful animation and sweet story, 'Klaus' is suitable for both kids and adults.
Lastly, fans of classic holiday movies can watch 'It's a Wonderful Life', a heartwarming tale about George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) who wishes he was never born on Christmas Eve, only to discover the value of his life when an angel shows him what would have happened if he had never existed. With its timeless message and iconic performances, it's the perfect film to watch during the holiday season.
So this Thanksgiving Day, mix up your TV lineup with a little humor, animation, and heartwarming storylines from these holiday favorites.
If you're looking for some family-friendly options, consider starting with 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', a 1987 comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy as two mismatched travelers trying to reach their Thanksgiving destinations. With its blend of witty humor and touching moments, it's the perfect film to pass the time while eating turkey.
On the other hand, Peanuts fans can celebrate the holiday season with Snoopy and his friends in a pair of special episodes on AppleTV+. 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' are just two of the classics available to stream. The latter is even free to watch without a subscription from December 13-14.
Another option for animation enthusiasts is 'Klaus', an animated holiday film about teamwork and the importance of snail mail. After being sent to the remote island community of Smeerenburg, Jesper must establish a post office to save his inheritance, but instead finds himself spreading cheer throughout the town with the help of Klaus, a recluse master craftsman. With its beautiful animation and sweet story, 'Klaus' is suitable for both kids and adults.
Lastly, fans of classic holiday movies can watch 'It's a Wonderful Life', a heartwarming tale about George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) who wishes he was never born on Christmas Eve, only to discover the value of his life when an angel shows him what would have happened if he had never existed. With its timeless message and iconic performances, it's the perfect film to watch during the holiday season.
So this Thanksgiving Day, mix up your TV lineup with a little humor, animation, and heartwarming storylines from these holiday favorites.
I'm so over how much we're expected to watch on TV while eating our turkey 
. Like, what even happened to having a chill day at home? It's all about the parade, football, and then hours of cheesy movies and specials afterwards... 
Can't we just have one actual break from the screen for once?! 
! have you seen 'planes, trains and automobiles' before? it's such a classic 
. but honestly, who needs the parade or football when you can just binge-watch these awesome movies instead? 
! I mean, who needs too much TV when you can just chill with some classic faves? 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is always a good laugh, but sometimes I just wanna feel all warm and fuzzy inside 
. That's where 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' comes in - it's like a big ol' hug from Snoopy and the gang 
. And have you seen 'Klaus'? It's so beautifully animated, it'll make your heart swell with joy 
. For me, Thanksgiving is all about that feel-good factor 
. What's your go-to holiday movie?
for Thanksgiving Day 
! Got my fave movies lined up 
- love watching 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' 
️ with Steve Martin and John Candy, so hilarious 
, it's like a warm hug 
. Can't wait to cozy up with some good eats and great TV 
. And that's exactly what we should do on Thanksgiving - make the most of our time with loved ones, enjoy some delicious food, and pick a few movies to cozy up with 
I mean, sure, if you're into that sorta thing, 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' might be okay, but for me, it's just gonna be a bunch of nostalgia. And don't even get me started on the Peanuts stuff - who needs Snoopy when you've got real-life problems to deal with? 
AppleTV+ is just a way for them to make us feel bad about ourselves for not streaming their content sooner, am I right? 
The only one that might actually be worth watching is 'Klaus', but even that's just gonna give me some false hope that the world is a better place if everyone just worked together and stuff... 
and a charlie brown thanksgiving is a classic 
klaus is also super cute i've been meaning to watch it for ages 