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The story is engaging with a cadence that is “feather-light, precisely paced, and with a fine appreciation of the sharp New Yorkisms of the dialogue,” says David Robinson (Times UK, 2024) (7).

With iconic scenes against the warm hues of fall-season Central Park, this movie is hilarious and heartwarming, making it an excellent fall-weather watch.

7.) Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) 

This is still one of the best Thanksgiving movies in our movie library, and Rotten Tomato audiences seem to agree with a 92% overall score (8).

Critics widely acknowledge it as a gem of the ’80s, and critic Grant Wilson even goes as far as to label it as one of the finest comedy performances in 1980s cinema (Fiction Machine, 2020) (9).

This classic comedy from the ‘80s follows two strangers as they try to make their way home for the Thanksgiving holidays — flight hitches and crazy antics notwithstanding.

Amidst the busy fall flying season and the holiday haze, this seasonal classic stands the test of time and remains wildly funny even to this day.

8.) Dead Poets Society (1989) 

Picturesque New England colored by the richness of autumn’s oranges and yellows frames this inspiring and emotional story about an extraordinary English teacher (Robin Williams) who inspires his students to have a profound appreciation of poetry and to gain the courage to chart their dreams and be themselves.

Film critics praise Williams’ exceptional performance, with Hank Gallo from the New York Daily News describing the award-winning actor’s portrayal of Professor Keating as “witty, sincere, and lovable” (10).

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