Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987, English. Directed by John Hughes.
What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 26 November 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $50M
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles: quick answers
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 2,366 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Planes, Trains and Automobiles have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Planes, Trains and Automobiles has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Planes, Trains and Automobiles on?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
If you liked Planes, Trains and Automobiles, try Tommy Boy, Pee-wee's Big Holiday, Christmas with the Kranks.
Who directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) was directed by John Hughes and stars Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins.