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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

“What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.”

★ 7.3(2,240)19871h 32m

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is streaming on Paramount Plus, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Hughes
Release date: 1987-11-26
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $49,500,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Planes, Trains and Automobiles — trailer

About Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by John Hughes, starring Steve Martin, John Candy and Laila Robins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 2,240 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Steve Martin

Neal Page

John Candy

Del Griffith

Laila Robins

Susan Page

Michael McKean

State Trooper

Dylan Baker

Owen

Kevin Bacon

Taxi Racer

Olivia Burnette

Marti Page

Carol Bruce

Joy Page

Diana Douglas

Peg

Martin Ferrero

Motel Clerk

Larry Hankin

Doobie

Richard Herd

Walt

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisnew york cityholidaythanksgivingflightroad triptrainbuddyreceptionistslobst. louis, missouridouble takechatter boxwichita kansasspeeding ticket

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Paramount Plus, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube.

Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Netflix?+

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

How long is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?+

Planes, Trains and Automobiles has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?+

Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean and Dylan Baker.

When did Planes, Trains and Automobiles come out?+

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 movie directed by John Hughes.

What genre is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?+

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is Comedy film.

Who directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles?+

Planes, Trains and Automobiles was directed by John Hughes.