Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 1m 35s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 20/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief discussion about sexual encounters, no nudity.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:30] Mention of drinking alcohol, no depiction.
Violence: 🟡 30/100 (35s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:30:20 - 00:30:40] Mild physical altercation, no injuries shown.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:05:10 - 01:05:25] Car accident scene, no graphic details.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:15:05 - 00:15:10] Use of the word 'ass'.
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:50:20 - 00:50:25] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:20] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:35:30 - 01:35:45] Extended scene with multiple uses of strong language including 'fuck'.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Year: 1987
Certificate: U
Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 72
Votes: 124773
Gross: 49,530,280
Director: John Hughes
Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean
Overview: A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with a lovable oaf of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?
A: The movie follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a high-strung marketing executive, who teams up with Del Griffith (John Candy), a cheerful but annoying shower curtain ring salesman, to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving after their flight is diverted due to bad weather. Their journey becomes a series of misadventures involving planes, trains, and automobiles.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?
A: The main actors are Steve Martin as Neal Page, John Candy as Del Griffith, Laila Robins as Susan Page (Neal's wife), and Michael McKean as State Trooper.
Q: Who directed 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?
A: The movie was directed by John Hughes, who is also known for other classic comedies like 'Home Alone' and 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.'
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?
A: The title refers to the various modes of transportation the main characters use—and often have mishaps with—during their chaotic journey to get home for Thanksgiving.
Q: Is 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' a comedy?
A: Yes, it is a comedy that blends slapstick humor with heartfelt moments, showcasing the comedic talents of Steve Martin and John Candy.