When it comes to holiday movies, there are hundreds of Christmas options but are there any Thanksgiving movies to watch? Well, there are certainly not as many, but here are a few gems the whole family will enjoy.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang are regulars at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York for a reason. Their infamous Thanksgiving feast is heartwarming and teaches about the true meaning of togetherness. It’s a heartwarming and iconic Thanksgiving classic the whole family will enjoy.
Free Birds (2013)
This animated adventure takes a unique spin on the Thanksgiving story. Two turkeys, voiced by Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson, go back in time to the first Thanksgiving to save all turkeys by preventing turkeys from ever becoming a holiday tradition.
The Blind Side (2009)
This heartwarming film, based on a true story, stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, who takes in a homeless teenager and helps him fulfill his potential as a football player. While not exclusively a Thanksgiving movie, it emphasizes the importance of family and gratitude making it a great movie to watch during the holiday season.