Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
Director: John Hughes
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 26, 1987
Cast
- Steve Martin - Neal Page
- John Candy - Del Griffith
- Laila Robins - Susan Page
- Michael McKean - State Trooper
- Dylan Baker - Owen
- Kevin Bacon - Taxi Racer
- Olivia Burnette - Marti Page
- Carol Bruce - Joy Page
- Diana Douglas - Peg
- Martin Ferrero - Motel Clerk
Screenplay
- John Hughes (Screenplay)
Music: Ira Newborn
Cinematography: Donald Peterman
Editing: Paul Hirsch
Production: Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $50M
Original Language: en
Themes
Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
chicago, illinois, new york city, thanksgiving, flight, road trip, train, buddy, receptionist, slob, st. louis, missouri, double take, chatter box, wichita kansas, speeding ticket, chewing tobacco
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Planes, Trains and Automobiles about?
- An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
- Who directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles was directed by John Hughes.
- Who stars in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker, Kevin Bacon.
- How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Planes, Trains and Automobiles gross?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles grossed $50M worldwide.
- Where was Planes, Trains and Automobiles produced?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- The themes of Planes, Trains and Automobiles include: Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy.