Planes, Trains and Automobiles
“What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.”
Synopsis
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-25
Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Neal Page
John Candy
Del Griffith
Laila Robins
Susan Page
Michael McKean
State Trooper
Dylan Baker
Owen
Kevin Bacon
Taxi Racer
Olivia Burnette
Marti Page
Carol Bruce
Joy Page
Diana Douglas
Peg
Martin Ferrero
Motel Clerk
Larry Hankin
Doobie
Richard Herd
Walt
Susan Kellermann
Waitress
Matthew Lawrence
Little Neal
Edie McClurg
Car Rental Agent
Susan Isaacs
Marie
John Randolph Jones
Cab Dispatcher
Ben Stein
Wichita Airport Rep
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.3x
+$34.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hughes
John Hughes
Ira Newborn
Donald Peterman
Paul Hirsch
John Hughes, Michael Chinich, Neil Machlis
Department Leadership Roster
John Hughes
Screenplay
Ira Newborn
Original Music Composer
John Hughes
Director
John Hughes
Producer
John W. Corso
Production Design
Paul Hirsch
Editor
April Ferry
Costume Design
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Bennie E. Dobbins
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Planes, Trains and Automobiles about?
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
Who directed Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was directed by John Hughes.
Who stars in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
The principal cast of Planes, Trains and Automobiles includes Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker.
When was Planes, Trains and Automobiles released and how long is it?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $49.5M at the worldwide box office (3.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Planes, Trains and Automobiles was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).