34 Best Thanksgiving Movies and TV Episodes to Watch on Netflix With Your Family
They all have themes of food, family and gratitude.
After the turkey has been carved, the stuffing and sides have been prepared and put out and the pie has been cut perfectly for every plate, it's time to just relax. Grab your favorite pair of sweatpants, and while you digest the turkey, spend your time streaming these best Thanksgiving movies on Netflix (plus a few of our favorite Thanksgiving TV shows) to finish off Turkey Day — or enjoy during the following long holiday weekend.
We've compiled our favorite feel-good films and episode , that are full of gratitude, friendship and even the hectic experience of being reunited with friends and families during the busy holiday season. Who know, you may start a new family tradition for the holiday.
In case you're looking for something that will get you a bit more into the Christmas spirit once Thanksgiving has passed, don't forget to check out some of our favorite Christmas movies if you didn't get enough from the few we included on this list.
The Princess Switch (2018)
A Chicago baker and the fiancée of a crown prince (both played by Vanessa Hudgens) trade places when they realize they look identical. What they didn't count on? Enjoying each other's lives more than their own.
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Home (2015)
This kid-friendly sci-fi animated movie, starring Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Steve Martin and more, tells the heartwarming story of misfit alien Oh (Jim Parsons) becoming friends with earth-bound girl Tip (Rihanna).
Yes Day (2021)
A day when the kids are in control and the parents have to say yes to any request? Sounds like the perfect movie for the entire family to watch after a big Thanksgiving feast.
Otherhood (2019)
This movie explores the different dynamics between three mothers (Felicity Huffman, Angela Bassett and Patricia Arquette) and their sons (Jake Lacy, Jake Hoffman and Sinqua Walls), and how the relationship between mother and child can evolve as kids grow. More importantly, it's a heartfelt comedy that reminds viewers just how much our moms do for us and the appreciation we sometimes forget to show them.
This Is Where I Leave You (2014)
Although you wouldn't expect a movie that starts with a funeral to be a Thanksgiving favorite, the star-studded drama/comedy is great at exploring the complex dynamics that can exist between siblings and parents, and that often comes out during the holiday season, with a star-studded cast that includes Jane Fonda, Tina Fey, Jason Bateman and Adam Driver.
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming (2022)
No matter what kind of family you're from or what you're celebrating, when the family is all gathering in one place, you know it's going to be epic. Tyler Perry shows the comedic side of a large family gathering in this 2022 comedy about Madea (Tyler Perry) taking part in her great-grandson's college graduation party.
A Christmas Prince (2017)
A story-hungry reporter (Rose McIver) ends up going undercover as a tutor for a foreign princess (Honor Kneafsey). What she didn't plan on? Falling in love with the princess's older brother (Ben Lamb).
The Holiday Calendar (2018)
When a struggling photographer (Kat Graham) inherits an antique Christmas calendar, she is shocked to discover that it actually seems to end up predicting the future.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)
This book-turned-movie tells a story that celebrates unexpected friendships and heartfelt connections that are formed within a group of strangers.
Falling for Christmas (2022)
Newly engaged heiress (Lindsay Lohan) experiences amnesia after a skiing accident and finds herself in a ski resort lodge being taken of by the owner (Chord Overstreet) and his daughter (Olivia Perez). But what starts as a get-well-soon task soon turns into romance.
Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)
Celebrate the holiday with Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) as he goes on holiday to the French Riveria. But what starts as a relaxing trip soon turns into chaos when he gets caught up in an accidental kidnapping and a case of mistaken identity.
Sugar Rush Christmas (2020)
The turkey's done, the pie is eaten and it's on to the next holiday! In this show, competitive bakers put their skills to the test making over-the-top Christmas sweets.
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Trolls the Beat Goes On: Funsgiving (2019)
Anything Trolls is always a great choice when young kids are around, and the Funsgiving episode (season 8, episode 3) is all about celebrating a scrumptious holiday together.
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Waffles + Mochi (2021)
Now here's something you can watch with the entire family! In this show, two puppet friends (and their occasional bud, Michelle Obama) travel the world learning about food and cooking. There are episodes dedicated to many things you can find on a Thanksgiving table, including potatoes, corn, mushrooms, herbs and spices and salt.
Holiday Rush (2019)
After DJ Rashon "Rush" Williams loses his job, he and his four kids are forced to downsize and move in to his Aunt Jo's house. This comedy-drama brings all the feels and reminds everyone what the holidays are really about.
Te Ata
While not Thanksgiving themed at all, this powerful true story of the world-renown Mary Thompson Fisher, a.k.a Te Ata, is a great way to reflect on our history and educate yourself and others on First American storytelling.
Holiday Home Makeover With Mr. Christmas (2020)
Get inspiration for your own holiday decorating by watching these family homes transform into stunning winter wonderlands. Each house gets a magical touch from Benjamin “Mr. Christmas” Bradley.
The Willoughbys (2020)
Maya Rudolph, Will Forte and Ricky Gervais (as the cat who narrates the story) are all among The Willoughbys' all-star cast. Four siblings come together to get away from their self-centered parents and get new ones. The kids will definitely be grateful for you after watching this!
A Castle for Christmas (2021)
To flee a scandal, a bestselling author journeys to Scotland. There, she falls in love with a castle — but the duke who owns it is in her way. Brooke Shields and Carey Elwes star in this rom-com.
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2020)
Dolly Parton appropriately plays an angel in this musical film, who is trying to stop a woman who is evicting an entire town during the holiday season.
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