# Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

> A tightly wound businessman and an endlessly chatty salesman endure a disastrous Thanksgiving journey that turns travel chaos into an unlikely friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1759

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: John Hughes
- Cast: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker, Kevin Bacon, Olivia Burnette, Carol Bruce
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, breezy, warm, thanksgiving, holiday viewing

## Synopsis

A frantic journey home for Thanksgiving turns into a hilarious misadventure with an unlikely travel companion.

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