It has become a seasonal staple for Thanksgiving, much like A Christmas Story is for December. Production and "Lost" Content
Produced on a budget of $15 million , the film earned approximately $49.5 million at the box office. Thematic Elements Planes, Trains & Automobiles
While the plot is driven by slapstick and verbal sparring, its lasting legacy is the "soul" revealed in the final act, specifically John Candy's monologue regarding his character's loneliness.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. A buddy comedy unlike no other.
Film Report: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Released on November 25, 1987, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a definitive American road-trip comedy written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. Departing from his signature teen dramedies, Hughes created a story about adulthood, empathy, and the chaotic nature of holiday travel. Director/Writer: John Hughes It has become a seasonal staple for Thanksgiving,