Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1987
“What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- John Hughes
- Networks
- Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
What is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 26, 1987
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
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Overview
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A marketing exec’s Thanksgiving plans go hilariously awry with an overbearing salesman.”
- Humorous premise of forced companionship
- Classic 1980s comedy
- Concise 92‑minute length
- Humor reflects its 1980s era
Watch it if you enjoy a lighthearted 1980s comedy about travel misadventures.
The film’s comedic tone makes it suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Planes, Trains and Automobiles released?
It was released in the United States on November 26, 1987.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs for approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Neal Page, an irritable marketing executive, and Del Griffith, a well‑meaning shower‑curtain‑ring salesman.
What is the basic premise of the film?
Neal Page’s attempt to get home for Thanksgiving is repeatedly delayed, forcing him to travel with Del Griffith.
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