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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.”

★ 7.3/10 R Comedy Released
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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
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy

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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A marketing exec’s Thanksgiving plans go hilariously awry with an overbearing salesman.”

Reasons to watch
  • Humorous premise of forced companionship
  • Classic 1980s comedy
  • Concise 92‑minute length
Keep in mind
  • 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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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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