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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

26th November 1987
1h 33m
John Hughes
If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 4:08pm.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a Comedy Mishaps and Misadventures film released on 26th November 1987; John Hughes directed the film which stars John Candy, Steve Martin, and Michael McKean. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $34,500,000 on its budget.

Plot

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 ring curtain salesman, Del Griffith.

Cast (19)

John Candy's profile
John Candy Del Griffith
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Steve Martin's profile
Steve Martin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Michael McKean's profile
Michael McKean
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Dylan Baker's profile
Dylan Baker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Edie McClurg's profile
Edie McClurg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Larry Hankin's profile
Larry Hankin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Richard Herd's profile
Richard Herd
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Lyman Ward's profile
Lyman Ward
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Ben Stein's profile
Ben Stein
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Matthew Lawrence's profile
Matthew Lawrence
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 6
Martin Ferrero's profile
Martin Ferrero
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Laila Robins's profile
Laila Robins
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Diana Douglas's profile
Diana Douglas
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63
Susan Isaacs's profile
Susan Isaacs
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Olivia Burnette's profile
Olivia Burnette
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 9
Susan Kellermann
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Carol Bruce
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
Kevin Bacon's profile
Kevin Bacon
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28

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Updated: 1st Aug 2024, 10:59am. Data from JustWatch.

Production Companies

Hughes Entertainment

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

11% 0-12
21% 20-29
21% 30-39
26% 40-49
5% 50-59
11% 60-69
5% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

37% Female
63% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

5% Salesman
5% Advertising Exec
89% Unknown

Planes, Trains and Automobiles FAQ

When was Planes, Trains and Automobiles released?

Planes, Trains and Automobiles was released 36 years ago, on Thursday November 26th, 1987.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?

The lead roles are played by John Candy in the role of Del Griffith and Steve Martin.

How much did Planes, Trains and Automobiles cost to make?

The budget was $15,000,000.

How much money did Planes, Trains and Automobiles make?

The worldwide revenue was $49,500,000.

Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Netflix?

No, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Amazon Prime?

No, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Disney Plus?

No, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States