Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Movie 1h 33m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Released in 1987, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a comedy movie. It is directed by John Hughes. The cast includes Kevin Bacon, Steve Martin and Richard Herd. The running time is 1h 33m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
67Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- John HughesDirector
- Kevin Baconas Taxi Racer
- Steve Martinas Neal Page
- Richard Herdas Walt
- Michael McKeanas State Trooper
- Dylan Bakeras Owen
- Matthew Lawrenceas Little Neal
- Edie McClurgas Car Rental Agent
- John Candyas Del Griffith
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Questions about Planes, Trains and Automobiles
- What genre is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Kevin Bacon, Steve Martin, Richard Herd, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- John Hughes directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
- How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles runs for 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
