The Best Buddy Comedy Ever Made Lands a New Streaming Home Just in Time for Thanksgiving
The movie famously selected by Roger Ebert as a Thanksgiving essential is back on streaming platforms. John Hughes' buddy comedy classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles has found a new home on Paramount+, offering a fresh chance to enjoy one of the funniest films ever made.
Starring John Candy and Steve Martin, this Thanksgiving favorite joins other new arrivals on Paramount+ including Catch Me If You Can, Saturday Night Fever, and Hughes' own Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Plot Summary
Planes, Trains and Automobiles follows Neal Page, a businessman desperate to return home to Chicago for Thanksgiving. His straightforward trip quickly unravels, made worse by his unwelcome travel companion, the talkative salesman Del Griffith.
Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to bunk up with talkative Del Griffith (John Candy), whom he finds extremely annoying. Together they must overcome the insanity of holiday travel to reach their intended destination.
Background
Released during John Hughes’ most prolific period, Planes, Trains and Automobiles marked a shift from his typical teen dramedies, highlighting his range in crafting heartfelt comedy.
New Streaming Availability
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles now streams on Paramount+.
- Other recent additions include Catch Me If You Can, Saturday Night Fever, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
This beloved film remains a timeless portrayal of the chaos and humor of holiday travel.
Author’s summary: This iconic John Hughes comedy, celebrated as a Thanksgiving essential, returns to streaming, inviting new audiences to experience its enduring humor and heart.