Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) | Free Screening

THE ELECTRIC FILM SERIES FOLLOWS UP THE FATHER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH WITH A SPECIAL BONUS SCREENING IN THE FORM OF PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES, JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING!

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) (Rated R for language)

Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed By: John Hughes

Written By: John Hughes

Starring: Steve Martin, John Candy

SCREENING DETAILS:

WHAT: The Electric Film Series Presents Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (this bonus feature will follow our 6 PM screening of The Father)

WHERE: The Electric Theater, (68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, UT 84770)

WHEN: Tuesday, November 17th at 8:30 PM

COST: FREE (Donations greatly appreciated)

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This November, The Electric Films Series proudly presents a special double feature. Immediately following our 6 PM screening of The Father, we switch gears by way of a screening of the John Hughes-directed gem, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles from 1987. The perfect film to usher in Thanksgiving.

In Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Steve Martin is Neal Page, an uppity businessman looking to make it home to spend a lovely Thanksgiving holiday with his wife and kids. Unfortunately, a canceled flight puts a damper on Page’s plans. Adding insult to injury, this impatient family man finds himself constantly running into Del Griffith (John Candy), a lovable but slightly irritating shower curtain rings salesmen who could be best described as Page’s polar opposite. Eventually, this mismatched pair attempt to work together in an effort to get to Chicago by any means necessary. It won’t be easy, however, as seemingly petty arguments and a series of fittingly over-the-top mishaps plague this most unfortunate duo. Ultimately, though, this is a road trip movie that’s as laugh-out-loud hilarious as it is touching and poignant.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is the quintessential Thanksgiving film. And in fact, it is to Thanksgiving what holiday staples like It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, and Christmas Vacation are to Christmas. Credit John Hughes for bringing the "relatable" factor in a big way. Further still, credit Martin and Candy for the stellar fashion in which they are able to generate the kind of onscreen rapport that simply can't be faked. They bring the funny to be sure but, more importantly, they bring heart and warmth to a straight up Turkey Day classic.

Sidenote: A reminder that Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is rated R, mostly for a rental car sequence that that unleashes what might be the most hilarious use of the F-word ever committed to film. It's a sequence that Hughes fought hard to keep in the movie and honestly, it's all the funnier for it. That said, outside of that particular sequence, this movie probably would have garnered a PG-13 rating.

Come on out and experience this righteously hilarious and altogether warm-hearted Thanksgiving-centric road movie on the big screen.

The Electric Film Series is free to the community, though donations are greatly appreciated. Every contribution helps support future screenings and keeps classic and iconic films playing on the big screen at the historic Electric Theater.

When reserving your seats, you'll see a "Name Your Own Price" option. Feel free to select $0, or make a donation if you're able.

Thank you for supporting the Electric Film Series. We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a powerful screening you won't soon forget.