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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1987-11-26
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Rating: 7.251/10 (1990 votes)
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $49,500,000
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 56.2652
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

as Neal Page

John Candy

John Candy

as Del Griffith

Laila Robins

Laila Robins

as Susan Page

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

as State Trooper

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

as Owen

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

as Taxi Racer

Olivia Burnette

Olivia Burnette

as Marti Page

Carol Bruce

Carol Bruce

as Joy Page

Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas

as Peg

Martin Ferrero

Martin Ferrero

as Motel Clerk

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Trailers & Clips

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES | "Edelen's Braidwood Inn" Deleted Scene | Paramount Movies

"Airplane Food" Clip

35th Anniversary Spot

Life Advice with Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Paramount Movies Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1987-11-26.

Who are the main actors in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

The main cast includes Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker, .

Where can I watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Planes, Trains and Automobiles is available.

Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles based on a true story?

What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.

What is the IMDb rating of Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles has an IMDb rating of 7.251/10 based on 1990 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $49,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Planes, Trains and Automobiles filmed?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

The total runtime of Planes, Trains and Automobiles is 93 minutes.

Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

Does Planes, Trains and Automobiles have a post-credit scene?

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