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.”
Overview
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
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
Steve Martin
as Neal Page
John Candy
as Del Griffith
Laila Robins
as Susan Page
Michael McKean
as State Trooper
Dylan Baker
as Owen
Kevin Bacon
as Taxi Racer
Olivia Burnette
as Marti Page
Carol Bruce
as Joy Page
Diana Douglas
as Peg
Martin Ferrero
as Motel Clerk
Larry Hankin
as Doobie
Richard Herd
as Walt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Hughes Entertainment
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Where can I watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987).
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 and released in 1987. It is a comedy film.
How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?▼
Planes, Trains and Automobiles has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?▼
The cast of Planes, Trains and Automobiles includes Steve Martin as Neal Page, John Candy as Del Griffith, Laila Robins as Susan Page, Michael McKean as State Trooper, Dylan Baker as Owen and more.
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