Steve MartinandJohn Candy’s beloved holiday classic has become a streaming hit 37 years after its release. Martin rose to prominence as a popular stand-up comedian during the 1970s and went on to star in movies such asThree Amigos,Bowfinger,Looney Tunes: Back in Actionand played family patriarchs in theFather of the BrideandCheaper by the Dozenfilms. Over his career,Martin has starred in a few Christmas movies; 1994’sMixed Nutsand 2015’sLove the Coopers.
On the other hand, Candy rose to prominence as a member of Second City and starred in movies such asStripes,Splash, andSpaceballs. During the 1980s,Candy was a frequent collaborator of writer-director John Hughes, starring inThe Great Outdoors, written by Hughes, andUncle Buck, written and directed by Hughes. Candy also appeared in supporting roles inNational Lampoon’s Vacationand the 1990 Christmas classicHome Alone, both written by Hughes.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles Is A Streaming Hit
It Ranks 10th On Reelgood’s Chart
Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Steve Martin and John Candy’s beloved holiday classic, has become a streaming hit 37 years after its release. Written and directed by John Hughes,the 1987 film followsSteve Martin’s uptight advertising executiveand John Candy’s well-meaning but annoying shower curtain ring salesmanwho, after their flights are rerouted, are forced to travel together over the course of three chaotic days, navigating a series of mishaps in a desperate attempt to reach home in time for Thanksgiving dinner. The cast also includes Laila Robins, Michael McKean, and Dylan Baker.
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Now, nearly four decades after its release, Steve Martin and John Candy’s beloved holiday classic has become a streaming success on Pluto TV.Planes, Trains and Automobilesranks 10th onReelgood’s movies charton all streaming platforms for the week of November 21–27. It ranked belowAlien: Romulus,Deadpool & Wolverine,Gladiator,Twisters,Blitz,My Old Ass,Emilia Pérez,The Substance, andThe Piano Lesson. Check out the full Top 10 below:
Planes, Trains and Automobilesis also streaming on Paramount+.
What Planes, Trains & Automobiles' Streaming Success Means For The Movie
It Remains A Beloved Holiday Classic 37 Years Later
Planes, Trains and Automobileswas released to critical acclaim and box office success in 1987, and 37 years later, the movie remains popular with modern audiences. The film features a perfect blend of humor and heart combined with exceptional chemistry betweenSteve MartinandJohn Candy, which makes it stand out as a hilarious and heartfelt holiday classic. Its recent streaming success underscores thatPlanes, Trains and Automobileshas firmly cemented itself as a beloved Thanksgiving tradition for many.
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