22 Best Thanksgiving Movies of All Time

Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day in America, and for good reason: Thousands flock to be with birth families and families of choice, to share a meal, some old stories, and maybe a little drama. What better way to partake of these tales than around the dinner table, followed by crowding the television for that great American pastime: the Hollywood crowd-pleaser? Although the T-Day movie isn’t as storied a tradition as the Christmas classic or the summer blockbuster, you’ll be surprised to find an abundance of turkeys in classic films and cult comedies alike. Ahead, some of our favorite Thanksgiving stories on the big screen.