Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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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Frequently asked questions about Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Where can I watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the United States?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is available to stream on YouTube TV and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles for free?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 77 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, and Dylan Baker. John Hughes is the director.
How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Planes, Trains and Automobiles come out?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was released on November 26, 1987.
Which studio made Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was produced by Paramount Pictures and Hughes Entertainment in the United States.
What was the budget for Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was made on a budget of $15,000,000.
How much did Planes, Trains and Automobiles make at the box office?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles grossed $49,500,000 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.