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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

Details for Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Year: 1987
Certificate: U
Planes, Trains & Automobiles Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 72
Votes: 124773
Gross: 49,530,280
Director: John Hughes
Cast Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean

Overview of Planes, Trains & Automobiles:

A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with a lovable oaf of a shower curtain ring salesman as his only companion.

What is the plot of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?

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.

Who are the main actors in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?

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.

Who directed 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?

The movie was directed by John Hughes, who is also known for other classic comedies like 'Home Alone' and 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.'

What is the significance of the title 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'?

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.

Is 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' a comedy?

Yes, it is a comedy that blends slapstick humor with heartfelt moments, showcasing the comedic talents of Steve Martin and John Candy.