I'm Declaring These 35 Movies As The Best Ones To Watch With A Full Belly On Thanksgiving

After the turkey is devoured, the pie tins are empty, and the table is cleared, there’s only one thing anyone has the energy to do: be a couch potato and watch a good movie. Depending on who you’re settling down with in front of the TV, you’ll want a specific kind of film. During precious family time, nobody wants to spend an hour scrolling through streaming platforms trying to find the "perfect" movie, only to settle for something everyone’s already seen a hundred times. To save you from this all-too-familiar fate, I’ve curated a list of movies that are either autumnal favorites or set around Thanksgiving.

Phoebe and Monica from "Friends" in a Thanksgiving scene, with bold text: "It's a Thanksgiving Miracle!"

Some are age-appropriate and fun for the whole family, while others are best suited for a Friendsgiving hang-out or a cozy November date night. No matter the vibe, there’s something festive on this list for everyone. From family flicks to slasher films, these movies will keep you entertained all Thanksgiving weekend:

1.Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Animated fox characters enjoying a festive dinner with a roast and champagne

2.Pieces of April (2003)

Two women are sitting indoors, one with pigtails wearing a sleeveless top, engaged in conversation

3.Little Women (2019)

Two characters in period clothing converse outdoors on a hill

4.What's Cooking? (2000)

Three women preparing a turkey together in a kitchen

5.Tower Heist (2011)

Eddie Murphy in "Tower Heist"

6.The Daytrippers (1997)

Three people sit at a table with food and drinks. The woman on the left wears a patterned robe, the man wears a suit, and the young woman wears a red jacket

7.You've Got Mail (1998)

From "You've Got Mail"  women in a cozy bookstore talking

8.Rocky (1976)

Rocky and Adrien sit on a couch in a cozy room; a small Christmas tree is visible in the background

9.The Big Chill (1983)

still from "The BIg Chill"

10.Remember The Titans (2000)

A coach speaks intensely to a football player wearing a jersey with the number 19. Other players and a crowd are visible in the background

11.Addams Family Values (1993)

A person stands with an unimpressed expression amid a crowd dressed in gothic, vintage-style clothing in a nighttime setting

12.She's Gotta Have It (1986)

"She's Gotta Have It" still where three men play Scrabble at a table.

13.Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)

Two men sitting on a bench, wearing winter coats. Luggage is beside them. Stone wall in the background

14.The Prince & Me (2004)

A man and woman facing each other closely, both wearing casual jackets, in a dimly lit setting

15.The Humans (2021)

A woman and man sit at a table, smiling. The woman is wearing a polka dot dress, and the man is in a button-up shirt

16.Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)

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17.Soul Food (1997)

A group of people sit around a dining table with various dishes. They appear to be engaged in conversation

18.Instant Family (2018)

A group of five people are seated at a diner table, sharing a dessert and enjoying a casual, friendly conversation

19.Thanksgiving (2023)

A person with disheveled hair is dragged forcefully, appearing distressed, with hands clawing the ground

20.The House of Yes (1997)

Three people in a room, one woman is laughing excitedly, the others look surprised. They are dressed in formal, classic clothing

21.The Wiz (1978)

Michael Jackson in "The Wiz"

22.Holidate (2020)

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23.The Oath (2018)

A group of people enjoying a meal at a dining table with various dishes, engaging in conversation and sharing food

24.Miracle on 34th Street (1947 and 1994)

A man and young girl sit by a window looking at a park scene. The man is in a sweater, and the girl wears a dress with a headband

25.Home For The Holidays (1995)

A still from "Home For the Holidays"

26.Babette's Feast (1987)

A scene of three women in "Babette's Feast"

27.Krisha (2015)

From "Krisha": Two women in a kitchen preparing a large turkey for cooking

28.Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

In "Silver Linings Playbook" a man in a sports jersey and a woman in a sweater stand at a dining table having a discussion

29.The Princess Bride (1987)

A couple in medieval-style clothing shares a kiss; the woman wears a jeweled crown

30.Friendsgiving (2020)

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31.Grumpy Old Men (1993)

I don't know who the people in the image are, but they are wearing winter clothing and standing in a snow-covered outdoor setting

32.The Scent Of A Woman (1992)

A man in a suit and a woman in a black dress tango in an elegant room

33.The Little Princess (1995)

A group of children in matching outfits gather around a girl holding a doll in a period setting

34.Cinderella Man (2005)

Man and woman embrace affectionately, gazing into each other's eyes

35.A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Snoopy dressed as a chef, seated at a dining table, holding a stack of napkins and a folded napkin on a set table

What movies will you be watching this Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments!