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Thanksgiving Movies to Gobble Up

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Jefferson County Public Library

Staff-created list

Enjoy these movies as you prepare for Turkey Day. From heartwarming, feel-good flicks and hilarious comedies to downright dysfunctional delights, this list has all your viewing needs covered.

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JeffcoMoviesTV

Jefferson County Public Library

18 items

18 items

The Turkey Bowl

The Turkey Bowl

DVD - 2020

A man is pulled back to his rural hometown by his high school buddies on Thanksgiving to finish the Turkey Bowl - a football game against their cross town rivals that was snowed out 15 years prior. A man is pulled back to his rural hometown by his high school buddies on Thanksgiving to finish the Turkey Bowl - a football game against their cross town rivals that was snowed out 15 years prior. Show less

A man is pulled back to his rural hometown by his high school buddies on Thanksgiving to finish the Turkey Bowl - a football game against their cross town rivals that was snowed out 15 years prior. A man is pulled back to his rural hometown by his high school buddies on Thanksgiving to finish the Turkey Bowl - a football game against their cross town rivals that was snowed out 15 years prior. Show less

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Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving

DVD - 2020

Two friends (Malin Akerman & Kat Dennings) host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner. Two friends (Malin Akerman & Kat Dennings) host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner. Show less

Two friends (Malin Akerman & Kat Dennings) host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner. Two friends (Malin Akerman & Kat Dennings) host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner. Show less

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The Oath

The Oath

DVD - 2019

This dark political comedy unfolds in the aftermath of a new White House policy that requires citizens to sign a loyalty oath to the President by Thanksgiving. This dark political comedy unfolds in the aftermath of a new White House policy that requires citizens to sign a loyalty oath to the President by Thanksgiving. Show less

This dark political comedy unfolds in the aftermath of a new White House policy that requires citizens to sign a loyalty oath to the President by Thanksgiving. This dark political comedy unfolds in the aftermath of a new White House policy that requires citizens to sign a loyalty oath to the President by Thanksgiving. Show less

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A Family Thanksgiving

A Family Thanksgiving

DVD - 2011

A workaholic who has put everyone and everything else on the backburner (& who is about to skip out on Thanksgiving) is shown the joys of living a more balanced life. A workaholic who has put everyone and everything else on the backburner (& who is about to skip out on Thanksgiving) is shown the joys of living a more balanced life. Show less

A workaholic who has put everyone and everything else on the backburner (& who is about to skip out on Thanksgiving) is shown the joys of living a more balanced life. A workaholic who has put everyone and everything else on the backburner (& who is about to skip out on Thanksgiving) is shown the joys of living a more balanced life. Show less

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What's Cooking?

What's Cooking?

DVD - 2003

Four families in LA of different ethnicities gather together for Thanksgiving dinner. Four families in LA of different ethnicities gather together for Thanksgiving dinner. Show less

Four families in LA of different ethnicities gather together for Thanksgiving dinner. Four families in LA of different ethnicities gather together for Thanksgiving dinner. Show less

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

DVD - 2009

In this classic tale of holiday travel gone awry, a man (Steve Martin) struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving with an overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman (John Candy) as his only companion. In this classic tale of holiday travel gone awry, a man (Steve Martin) struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving with an overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman (John Candy) as his only companion. Show less

In this classic tale of holiday travel gone awry, a man (Steve Martin) struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving with an overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman (John Candy) as his only companion. In this classic tale of holiday travel gone awry, a man (Steve Martin) struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving with an overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman (John Candy) as his only companion. Show less

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Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

DVD - 2002

After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be ex-boss, and finding that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter) has to face spending the holiday with her family. After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be ex-boss, and finding that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter) has to face spending the holiday with her family. Show less

After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be ex-boss, and finding that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter) has to face spending the holiday with her family. After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be ex-boss, and finding that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter) has to face spending the holiday with her family. Show less

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Lez Bomb

Lez Bomb

DVD - 2019

A young woman's attempt to come out of the closet on Thanksgiving gets complicated when her male roommate shows up to her parents' home unannounced. A young woman's attempt to come out of the closet on Thanksgiving gets complicated when her male roommate shows up to her parents' home unannounced. Show less

A young woman's attempt to come out of the closet on Thanksgiving gets complicated when her male roommate shows up to her parents' home unannounced. A young woman's attempt to come out of the closet on Thanksgiving gets complicated when her male roommate shows up to her parents' home unannounced. Show less

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Holiday Engagement

Holiday Engagement

DVD - 2012

Afraid to tell her family she's been dumped, Hillary hires an actor to play her fiancé during a 4-day Thanksgiving weekend at her parents' house. Afraid to tell her family she's been dumped, Hillary hires an actor to play her fiancé during a 4-day Thanksgiving weekend at her parents' house. Show less

Afraid to tell her family she's been dumped, Hillary hires an actor to play her fiancé during a 4-day Thanksgiving weekend at her parents' house. Afraid to tell her family she's been dumped, Hillary hires an actor to play her fiancé during a 4-day Thanksgiving weekend at her parents' house. Show less

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Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade

Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade

DVD - 2013

A woman falls for a consultant who helps her coordinate a Thanksgiving parade. A woman falls for a consultant who helps her coordinate a Thanksgiving parade. Show less

A woman falls for a consultant who helps her coordinate a Thanksgiving parade. A woman falls for a consultant who helps her coordinate a Thanksgiving parade. Show less

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Pieces of April

Pieces of April

DVD - 2004

A wayward daughter (Katie Holmes) invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner. A wayward daughter (Katie Holmes) invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner. Show less

A wayward daughter (Katie Holmes) invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner. A wayward daughter (Katie Holmes) invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner. Show less

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The House of Yes

The House of Yes

DVD - 2012

A mentally unbalanced young woman - who is convinced she is Jackie Kennedy - flies into a murderous rage when her brother returns home for Thanksgiving to reveal he is engaged. A mentally unbalanced young woman - who is convinced she is Jackie Kennedy - flies into a murderous rage when her brother returns home for Thanksgiving to reveal he is engaged. Show less

A mentally unbalanced young woman - who is convinced she is Jackie Kennedy - flies into a murderous rage when her brother returns home for Thanksgiving to reveal he is engaged. A mentally unbalanced young woman - who is convinced she is Jackie Kennedy - flies into a murderous rage when her brother returns home for Thanksgiving to reveal he is engaged. Show less

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Hannah and Her Sisters

Hannah and Her Sisters

DVD - 2001

Between two Thanksgivings two years apart, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly. Between two Thanksgivings two years apart, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly. Show less

Between two Thanksgivings two years apart, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly. Between two Thanksgivings two years apart, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekindles his relationship with her sister Holly. Show less

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An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving

An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving

DVD - 2009

A holiday story of family and forgiveness, when a recently widowed woman, Mary, and her three children hit difficult times on their farm and then receive a visit from Mary's wealthy and estranged mother. A holiday story of family and forgiveness, when a recently widowed woman, Mary, and her three children hit difficult times on their farm and then receive a visit from Mary's wealthy and estranged mother. Show less

A holiday story of family and forgiveness, when a recently widowed woman, Mary, and her three children hit difficult times on their farm and then receive a visit from Mary's wealthy and estranged mother. A holiday story of family and forgiveness, when a recently widowed woman, Mary, and her three children hit difficult times on their farm and then receive a visit from Mary's wealthy and estranged mother. Show less

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Funny People

Funny People

DVD - 2009

When seasoned comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship causes h...Show more When seasoned comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship causes him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act. Sandler’s touching Thanksgiving toast is not to be missed. Show less

When seasoned comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship causes h...Show more When seasoned comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship causes him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act. Sandler’s touching Thanksgiving toast is not to be missed. Show less

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The Blind Side

The Blind Side

DVD - 2010

In this sports drama based on a true story, an affluent couple takes in a homeless teenager and nurtures his growth into a football powerhouse.The Thanksgiving scene will turn you to mush. In this sports drama based on a true story, an affluent couple takes in a homeless teenager and nurtures his growth into a football powerhouse.The Thanksgiving scene will turn you to mush. Show less

In this sports drama based on a true story, an affluent couple takes in a homeless teenager and nurtures his growth into a football powerhouse.The Thanksgiving scene will turn you to mush. In this sports drama based on a true story, an affluent couple takes in a homeless teenager and nurtures his growth into a football powerhouse.The Thanksgiving scene will turn you to mush. Show less

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Son-in-law

Son-in-law

DVD - 1994

Having gotten a taste of college life, a drastically changed farm girl returns home for Thanksgiving break with her best friend, a flamboyant party animal who is clearly a fish out of water in a small farm town. Having gotten a taste of college life, a drastically changed farm girl returns home for Thanksgiving break with her best friend, a flamboyant party animal who is clearly a fish out of water in a small farm town. Show less

Having gotten a taste of college life, a drastically changed farm girl returns home for Thanksgiving break with her best friend, a flamboyant party animal who is clearly a fish out of water in a small farm town. Having gotten a taste of college life, a drastically changed farm girl returns home for Thanksgiving break with her best friend, a flamboyant party animal who is clearly a fish out of water in a small farm town. Show less

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The Thanksgiving Treasure

The Thanksgiving Treasure

The House Without A Christmas Tree

DVD - 2014

Follow the everyday adventures and small miracles of the Mills family, living in Nebraska in the 1940s. In The Thanksgiving Treasure, a young girl tires ...Show more Follow the everyday adventures and small miracles of the Mills family, living in Nebraska in the 1940s. In The Thanksgiving Treasure, a young girl tires to invite her father's sworn enemy over for Thanksgiving dinner in the hopes of ending their longstanding feud. Show less

Follow the everyday adventures and small miracles of the Mills family, living in Nebraska in the 1940s. In The Thanksgiving Treasure, a young girl tires ...Show more Follow the everyday adventures and small miracles of the Mills family, living in Nebraska in the 1940s. In The Thanksgiving Treasure, a young girl tires to invite her father's sworn enemy over for Thanksgiving dinner in the hopes of ending their longstanding feud. Show less

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