Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Seen it?1987 | 92 min | Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved National Lampoon's Vacation, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$50 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 521K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hughes
- Steve MartinNeal Page
- John CandyDel Griffith
- Laila RobinsSusan Page
- Michael McKeanState Trooper
- Dylan BakerOwen
- Kevin BaconTaxi Racer
- Olivia BurnetteMarti Page
- Carol BruceJoy Page
- Diana DouglasPeg
- Martin FerreroMotel Clerk