Planes, Trains and Automobiles
"What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey."
Originally released in 1987. Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a comedy film. directed by John Hughes.
Starring Steve Martin, John Candy, and Laila Robins
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2,135 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$49.5M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $49,500,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Hughes Entertainment
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...
Who directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was directed by John Hughes.
How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Planes, Trains and Automobiles released?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was released on November 26, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
The main cast of Planes, Trains and Automobiles includes Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker.
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles worth watching?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,135 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.