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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) as a comedy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 32m · ★ 7.3

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    1.The Terminal (2004)

    ★ 7.3 · Comedy · Drama · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, The Terminal (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Scary Movie (2000)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, Scary Movie (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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    3.Dumb and Dumber (1994)

    ★ 6.6 · Comedy · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, Dumb and Dumber (1994) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Enchanted (2007)

    ★ 6.8 · Comedy · Family · Fantasy · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, Enchanted (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    5.Airplane! (1980)

    ★ 7.3 · Comedy · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, Airplane! (1980) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • Philo
    • BBC America
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    6.The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

    ★ 7.1 · Adventure · Drama · Comedy · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, The Darjeeling Limited (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.Sex and the City (2008)

    ★ 6.6 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 2h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, Sex and the City (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    8.Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)

    ★ 7.3 · Comedy · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    9.While You Were Sleeping (1995)

    ★ 7.0 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, While You Were Sleeping (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    + Save for later
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    10.National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Planes, Trains and Automobiles clicked for you, National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Try The Terminal, Scary Movie, Dumb and Dumber—each shares DNA with Planes, Trains and Automobiles while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) is best described as Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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