The 15 best movies to feast on this Thanksgiving weekend

“Garfield's Thanksgiving” (1989)

Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger; directed by Phil Roman, Gerard Baldwin and Bob Nesler

According to Garfield, a food feast is necessary for everyone to enjoy Thanksgiving. So when vet Liz Wilson tells Garfield (voiced by Lorenzo Music) to go on a diet, the lasagna-loving Persian cat suddenly languishes.

“The Blind Side” (2009)

Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron? directed by John Lee Hancock

The inspiring story chronicles the meteoric rise of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) from his humble beginnings as a homeless teenager to his seemingly impossible position as an offensive lineman for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. Be sure to keep a box of Kleenex tissues handy as you watch the young man's first Thanksgiving dinner with his adoptive family.

“Friendsgiving” (2020)

Malin Akerman, Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes; directed by Nicole Paone

What a way to celebrate friendship and Thanksgiving at the same time in this drama! You'll be surprised by surprises galore as best friends Molly (Malin Akerman) and Abby (Kat Dennings) host a “Friendsgiving” dinner.

“Tower Heist” (2011)

Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick? directed by Brett Ratner

Brett Ratner's slice-of-life heist comedy follows a group of workers (Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Michael Peña, Eddie Murphy, Gabourey Sidibe and Matthew Broderick) who fall victim to their employer's Ponzi scheme. To get back at their boss, Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda), they conspire to rob his luxury high-rise apartment during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

“The Turkey Bowl” (2019)

Ryan Hansen, Matt Jones, Alan Ritchson; directed by Greg Coolidge

What if you were suddenly drawn back to your hometown on Thanksgiving weekend to settle a football score between your old high school and its rival? That's the premise of the sports comedy “The Turkey Bowl,” a movie about the football game of the same name that was interrupted in the second half during an unforgiving snowstorm 15 years ago. Sure, fun ensues as former Putnam Badgers quarterback Patrick Hodges (Ryan Hansen) and former Knights quarterback Ronnie Best (Alan Ritchson) return to their hometown and battle it out to win the legendary bowl. Oh, did we tell you the two 30-somethings are still pining over the same high school crush that got away? Apparently, he's also back in town for the game.

“You've Got Mail” (1998)

Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan? directed by Nora Ephron

Relive Nora Ephron's perfect Thanksgiving nod as Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play a couple of strangers who meet and fall in love in a cyber-romance. But trouble in paradise quickly ensues, as both are blissfully unaware of the other's true identity as a business rival.

“Instant Family” (2018)

Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne? directed by Sean Anders

While not a Thanksgiving movie per se, it is a touching and heartwarming movie for the whole family to enjoy during the holidays. Based on Sean Anders' experiences raising and then adopting three siblings, “Instant Family” follows the story of Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie Wagner (Rose Byrne), a married couple who decide to enter foster care after long struggles. infertility. But they didn't know that they would end up raising three brothers at the same time, so as not to separate the children. And so, begin their trials and tribulations as an 'instant family'. It won't be easy, but it would be rewarding for the whole family until the end.

“Home for the Holidays” (1995)

Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, Robert Downey Jr. directed by Jodie Foster

The Jodie Foster comedy stars Holly Hunter as Claudia Larson, a single mom who unexpectedly travels back to her hometown to spend Thanksgiving with her dysfunctional family. What happens next? An explosive and riotous holiday dinner breaks out. But suddenly, romance is in the air when Claudia meets her brother's (Robert Downey Jr.) dashing boyfriend (Dylan McDermott).

“Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (1987)

Steve Martin, John Candy; directed by John Hughes

What if your flight is suddenly diverted to another location due to an unrelenting snowstorm? Well, that's exactly the premise of John Hughes' hilarious comedy. Steve Martin and John Candy star as an unlikely pair of traveling companions who must huddle together as they try to get home in time for Thanksgiving.

“Holiday” (2020)

Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey? directed by John Whitesell

Meet Sloane (Emma Roberts) and Jackson (Luke Bracey), two twenty-something singles who decide to date each other over the holidays to avoid any undue teasing, annoyance and intrusion into their single lives by friends and families. However, complications arise as they slowly begin to develop intimate feelings for each other. Romantic clichés permeate the film, making it overly cheesy for the most part. But rest assured – the chemistry of the leads makes up for the film's shortcomings, ultimately providing a good dose of comedy for everyone during the holidays.

The House of Yes (1997)

Parker Posey, Josh Hamilton, Tori Spelling? directed by Mark Waters

In this film, Parker Posey shines in her role as a mentally ill young woman who suddenly goes into a fit of rage when her brother (Josh Hamilton) makes a big revelation during their family's Thanksgiving gathering . Oh — and did we tell you she thinks she's the real Jackie Kennedy?

“Free Birds” (2013)

Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler; directed by Jimmy Hayward

In this animated film, Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson lend their voices as turkeys Jake and Reggie, a pair of polar opposites who must put aside their differences for a mission that will change history: to end Day of the Dead once and for all. Thanks. How exactly? They must travel back in time to 1621, the year the first Thanksgiving took place.

“Scent of a Woman” (1992)

Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell; directed by Martin Brest

One of Al Pacino's career-defining films, Martin Brest's depressing drama eventually won the iconic actor his first, overdue Oscar for his role as a blind US Army vet who meets prep student Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell ) for Thanksgiving. weekend. What follows is an unlikely friendship between the two men that is sure to last a lifetime.

Addams Family Values ​​(1993)

Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd; directed by Barry Sonnenfeld

In this sequel to 1991's The Addams Family, classic TV's beloved gothic family goes on a rescue mission to save Uncle Fester from his new love. Why? Because she is a black widow. Meanwhile, siblings Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are set to participate in a musical adaptation of the first Thanksgiving.

“Nobody's Fool” (1994)

Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith? directed by Robert Benton

A tale of self-reflection and introspection, Robert Benton's comedy-drama stars Paul Newman as Donald Sullivan, a 60-year-old man who would rather spend his life adrift in the void—that is, until one Thanksgiving, when his estranged son arrives home with a son of his own. Suddenly, he has to face the music head on and stop avoiding adult responsibilities. Can he really do the seemingly insurmountable task?