5 Thanksgiving Movies for Kids That Will Make Them Gobble Gobble

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. But it can also be a time for boredom for kids. If you're looking for ways to keep your little ones entertained this Thanksgiving, check out these five movies that are perfect for the whole family.

1. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

This classic Peanuts cartoon follows Charlie Brown as he tries to plan a Thanksgiving dinner for his friends. But, as usual, things don't go according to plan. Snoopy steals the turkey, Woodstock eats the stuffing, and Linus brings his security blanket to the table. Despite all the mishaps, Charlie Brown manages to put together a memorable Thanksgiving dinner that his friends will never forget.

2. Free Birds (2013)

This animated adventure tells the story of two turkeys, Reggie and Jake, who travel back in time to try to change the course of history. They team up with a Pilgrim named Myles Standish to stop the Pilgrims from eating turkey on Thanksgiving. Along the way, they learn about the true meaning of Thanksgiving and the importance of being grateful for what you have.

3. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)

This third installment in the Ice Age franchise sees Manny, Sid, and Diego embark on a journey to rescue Sid's kidnapped baby. Along the way, they encounter a group of dinosaurs, including a giant woolly mammoth named Buck. Buck teaches the friends about the importance of family and sacrifice.

4. Home for the Holidays (1995)

This live-action comedy follows Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter) as she travels home for Thanksgiving. But her plans for a peaceful holiday are quickly dashed when her family members start to arrive. Her mother (Anne Bancroft) is overbearing, her brother (Robert Downey Jr.) is a recovering addict, and her sister (Cynthia Stevenson) is pregnant and unmarried. Despite all the chaos, Claudia manages to find a way to connect with her family and celebrate the holiday.

5. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

This classic comedy stars Steve Martin and John Candy as two strangers who are forced to travel together to Chicago for Thanksgiving. Along the way, they encounter a series of misadventures, including a plane crash, a train delay, and a car accident. But through it all, they learn the importance of friendship and forgiveness.