25 Best Thanksgiving Movies to Stream With a Full Belly

Garfield is one of the most relatable cartoon characters, because he never wants to stop eating! Which makes sense why one of his favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. Throw this kid-friendly option on before or after you had your Thanksgiving feast, and it's sure to set the tone.

Claudia is an ambitious lawyer who doesn't have much time for anything other than her career. But she's forced to rethink her priorities after a life-altering accident occurs. Just in time for the holidays, Claudia heads back to her hometown, embarking on a journey she never saw for herself.

Small, country town Green Gables is precisely where Anne Shirley found her true self. So preparing to say goodbye to the place she calls home (plus, everyone that inhabits it) is going to be tough. But a new life at a new school in a big city is calling her name!

No one knows the terrors that Black Friday can bring more than retail employees—especially Paul, a security officer (aka, mall cop) at a local mall. This Black Friday gets even more crazy for Paul when some scheming criminals begin their ploy to shutdown the mall, keeping any hostages they can. It's up to Paul to put a stop to them!

It's a Thanksgiving classic! Charlie Brown gets into another dilemma around the holidays, but it's nothing that can't be solved without some holiday magic and love from his close friends!

You've Got Mail is the unspoken, ultimate fall movie. Between the autumn leaves and cozy clothing showcased throughout the film—this one will fit right in during the Thanksgiving holiday! Plus, who doesn't want to watch Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play two New Yorker's falling in love?!

Putting a football game on TV is a given on Thanksgiving. Though, you could switch it up a bit by putting on Rudy, a movie about the sport that's sure to bring a few tears!

A peaceful holiday could never happen with this group of girl-friends! When they all come together for a long-awaited Friendsgiving, their spunky, wild personalities make things pretty interesting!

We know what Ree will be watching on Thanksgiving! This Mafia-thriller might seem a little intense to watch during the holidays, but the classic is loved by families everywhere!

"The Thanksgiving Surprise" is something the Carters host every year. It's a sweet tradition that's perfect for welcoming some new in-laws who are attending the family's Thanksgiving festivities for the first time.

Kids and adults alike will love this puppet spectacular by director Jim Henson.

This sweet romance movie takes place over the course of the month of November—which, of course, includes Thanksgiving.

The March sisters are delightful companions all year round, but their stories are extra magical during the holidays.

The title of this movie is basically a Thanksgiving motto. 😂Watch it after you finish your feast!

This family-friendly cartoon was pretty much made for watching on Thanksgiving.

Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin star in this hilarious comedy about family values and and an unusual affair. Come for the star-studded cast and stay for the Thanksgiving-worthy desserts.

This Christmas favorite actually begins at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, making it the perfect movie to watch with your kids post-pie.

After one lucky turkey (Owen Wilson) gets pardoned by the president, he lives a totally carefree life—until another big bird (Woody Harrelson) kidnaps him to help in a history-changing mission that will get turkey off the Thanksgiving menu forever.

The quirky friendship between Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) is captivating any time of the year, but the changing leaves of New York City featured in many of the scenes make it a must-watch on Thanksgiving.

When Leigh Anne Tuohy discovers that a young boy named Michael Oher is homeless, she offers him her couch to sleep on. That small gesture leads to inviting him to become part of her family in this heartwarming true story. Grab some tissues before watching the Thanksgiving scene!