7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of travel mishaps, personal growth, and human connection is inherently apolitical, focusing on universal themes rather than promoting a specific political ideology. The solution championed is individual empathy and understanding, which transcends partisan divides.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, consistent with films of its era. The narrative focuses on a buddy comedy without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Planes, Trains and Automobiles does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on the journey and interactions of its two main heterosexual protagonists, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The story centers on the comedic journey of two men trying to reach Chicago, and there are no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity or experiences within the film.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is an original film from 1987, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is an original film, not an adaptation or biopic. Its characters, including Neal Page and Del Griffith, were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior established canon or historical record of their race to be 'swapped' from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.2
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