30 Best Thanksgiving Movies on Netflix to Watch in 2023
Gather the family for these post-feast flicks.
One thing is for certain, after a big Thanksgiving meal, no one wants to move from the couch until their food coma is fully cured. That's why one of the best post-meal Thanksgiving activities is a family movie viewing right at home. After all, you've earned a break after a day full of cooking (or eating), and you'll definitely need a little relaxation ahead of Black Friday. It can be hard to find a movie the whole family, from your grumpy uncle to the wild child of the family, that's why we've compiled a list that is sure to excite the whole family this Thanksgiving. Plus, they're all on Netflix so you won't have to worry about flipping back and forth across multiple streaming platforms.
From children's movies like Home and Klaus to rated R, knee slappers like Otherhood or even Christmas movies to start getting in the holiday spirit like Holiday Rush or Operation Christmas Drop. While there aren't as many movie specifically for Thanksgiving as there are for Halloween or Christmas, there are plenty that fit the larger themes of the holiday: family and gratitude. Now go enjoy these Netflix Thanksgiving movies while you still can! Though if these movies aren't your cup of tea, check out these other Thanksgiving movies on other streaming platforms.
The Willoughbys
Quirky siblings band together to get rid of their horrible and self-involved parents and find out the true meaning of family in the process.
Holiday Rush
When a widowed father loses his job right before Christmas, he's faced with making changes that his four spoiled kids may not love. But they all discover what matters most—that it's not what you've got but what you've got around you that really counts.
Adam Project
Ryan Reynolds stars as a time-traveling fighter pilot who encounters himself as a 12-year-old. The two team up to save the future. Also starring Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner.
Home Team
Nothing goes together better than Thanksgiving and football (well maybe food). In this flick, a suspended NFL coach (Kevin James) tries to use his time off to become closer to his family by coaching his son's youth football team.
Yes Day
Jennifer Garner and Edgar Ramirez play parents who typically play it safe and say no to their kids. For one day they decide to say yes to their wildest ideas and adventure ensues. This film is perfect for the whole family and will probably inspire some Thanksgiving Day shenanigans of your own!
Operation Christmas Drop
A congressional aide arrives at a tropical Air Force base on a mission to shut it down and ends up falling for a pilot.
Holidate
Two strangers (Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey) pair up to be each other's dates for all of their celebrations, from weddings to holidays, in this rom-com.
Thunder Force
Two childhood besties come together after one of them discovers a formula to create super human power, forming an unlikely superhero duo.
Always Be My Maybe
What's going home for the holidays without wondering if you'll bump into your ex or old high school crush at the super market or out getting coffee at the local coffee shop. Well, if that's ever crossed your mind (and c'mon, who hasn't wondered), you'll love this rom-com written by Ali Wong and Randall Park who play two high school friends, reunited as adults and who wonder, in the midst of their very different day to day lives, if it's possible to rekindle the spark they had when they were 15.
Klaus
This Netflix original Christmas movie is brought to you by the producers of Despicable Me. It's the ultimate feel-good animated movie to watch this season.
A Very Murray Christmas
Bill Murray and Christmas music? Yes, please! This all-star holiday special will have all the grown-ups in your family cracking up.
Falling Inn Love
Christina Milian plays a California executive who moves to New Zealand in order to remodel an old house. The story is almost as beautiful as the real-life location where it was filmed.
Holiday in the Wild
Home
A fugitive alien named Oh befriends the remaining human left on Earth, a young girl named Tip. Slow to trust one another, they band together to find Tip's mother while unbeknownst to them, the enemy aliens are in hot pursuit! A funny and heartwarming adventure for the whole family.
Like Father
Thanksgiving is all about getting the family back together, and that's exactly what this movie is about. After calling off her wedding at the last minute, Rachel (Kristen Bell) reconnects with her father on her would-be honeymoon.
The Starling
If you're looking for a movie that's a bit more cerebral, yet hopeful, tune into The Starling. Following a couple after a heavy loss, they both find ways to make steps toward healing along with the help of a quirky starling and a therapist (Kevin Kline)...who's also a vet. Amazing performance by McCarthy and musical soundtrack by St. Vincent.
The Holiday Calendar
After you finish your big turkey dinner, get excited for Christmas by tuning in to this made-for-TV movie about a magical advent calendar.
The Christmas Chronicles
This Netflix original movie stars Kurt Russell and includes a cameo from his real-life partner, Goldie Hawn.
Murder Mystery
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston reunite for another hilarious comedy about a regular couple who find themselves on a billionaire's yacht during their much awaited European vacation. Little did they know that they'd be solving a murder on their vacation.
Otherhood
The Netflix original is all about mom-and-son bonding, and you’ll want to give your big or little kiddos a squeeze after the credits role.
Leah Hall is currently a digital producer and writer for Country Living. She is based in Huntsville, Alabama.
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