The hidden money lessons in the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Get the Full StoryThe John Hughes comedy classic explores the meaning of friendship but don t overlook the important money lessons mixed in with the laughs.

There s a reason why the 1987 film Planes, Trains & Automobiles is a beloved staple of the Thanksgiving season. John Candy s performance of Del Griffith is both hilarious and heartfelt, and the frustration Steve Martin s character Neal Page feels about his thwarted travel is eminently relatable. The fact that this riotously funny film also offers a sweet and nuanced view of grief, kindness, and generosity is what elevates the film beyond just a road trip comedy. But Planes Trains & Automobiles also offers some surprising lessons about money within the heartwarming story.

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