Garfield's Thanksgiving
1989, English. Directed by Phil Roman.
On Thanksgiving, according to Garfield, people celebrate food by eating as much of it as possible. It's a tradition! But that tradition is history following a checkup from vet Liz, who says Garfield must go on a diet.
- Runtime
- 0h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 22 November 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Davis, Kim Campbell
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What Garfield's Thanksgiving is based on
Garfield's Thanksgiving is based on Garfield, a 1978 comic strip series by Jim Davis, published by Random House.
Comic strip series · 1978
Garfield
By Jim Davis
Published by Random House
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Garfield's Thanksgiving: quick answers
What should I watch before Garfield's Thanksgiving?
Watch Garfield Goes Hollywood (1987), A Garfield Christmas (1987), Garfield: His 9 Lives (1988), and Garfield's Babes and Bullets (1989) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Garfield's Thanksgiving?
Next in the series: Garfield's Feline Fantasies (1990) and Garfield Gets a Life (1991).
Is Garfield's Thanksgiving worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Garfield's Thanksgiving?
Garfield's Thanksgiving runs 23 minutes (0h 23m).
Does Garfield's Thanksgiving have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Garfield's Thanksgiving. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Garfield's Thanksgiving parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Garfield's Thanksgiving is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Garfield's Thanksgiving on?
Garfield's Thanksgiving is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Garfield's Thanksgiving?
If you liked Garfield's Thanksgiving, try A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, A Flintstones Christmas Carol.
Who directed Garfield's Thanksgiving?
Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989) was directed by Phil Roman and stars Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger.
What is Garfield's Thanksgiving based on?
Garfield's Thanksgiving is based on Garfield, a 1978 comic strip series by Jim Davis, published by Random House.