You could be like most Americans and watch the football game on Thanksgiving night, or you could watch a movie. But what if you’re not ready to get into the jolly holiday spirit? What can you watch? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, here are 5 films to consider watching while you gobble down that Thanksgiving turkey.
Ratatouille
Rated: G
Rotten Tomato: 96%
Stream: Disney+
A Pixar classic about a French rat cooking in a high-end restaurant. Why it’s the perfect Thanksgiving film, and I’m sure we can all relate to a rat learning to cook.
“Ratatouille” follows the story of Remy, a rat who wishes to go against the social norms of rats and become a chef. Along with his human friend, Alfredo Linguini, he does just that. The film is all about cooking and how food is a labor of love that connects us all. Gather your friends, the kids, the grandparents, and settle in for the delicacy that is French cuisine.
Knives Out
Rated: R
Rotten Tomato: 97%
Stream: Amazon Prime Video
This one is not for the children. This is for the adults and all those who love Chris Evans. What better time to watch a murder mystery than Thanksgiving? “Knives Out” takes its audience on a journey to find out who murdered the famous author, Harlan Thrombey. The film has a stacked cast with Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, and Lakeith Stanfield. It’s a wild ride sure to get you more riled up than any family drama can.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Rated: Not Rated
Rotten Tomato: 100%
Streaming: Apple Tv+ on Nov 22 2020 at 6:30pm CT
This is not technically a movie, but it’s a classic, so “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” has earned its spot. Watch this adorable 30 minute TV special following Charlie, Snoopy and the gang as they celebrate Thanksgiving. If 30 minutes is too short, no worries, you can add “The Peanuts Movie” to the watchlist. In this 2015 film, Charlie has a new crush, and Snoopy is off fighting in World War I. It is available to stream on Disney+.
Free Birds
Rated: PG
Rotten Tomato: 20%
Stream: Rent or buy on YouTube
Ok, this film was not a critical success. But, a movie about two turkeys going back in time to fix turkeys being the traditional Thanksgiving dish — it’s got to be worth checking out. The film stars Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler. It’s sure to be a fun way to laugh and waste an hour and thirty minutes while you ignore your relatives.
Addams Family Values
Rated: PG-13
Rotten Tomato: 77%
Stream: Amazon Prime Video
Our favorite odd family is not just a one-holiday-wonder; they dabble in Thanksgiving, too. In the film, the Addams children, Wednesday and Pugsley, aren’t too thrilled to have a younger sibling, so they try to get rid of them. They are not successful and thanks to their new nanny, they’re in for a glorious stay at summer camp. “Addams Family Values” is the perfect Thanksgiving film for those who still hold onto their favorite spooky holiday.