Everyone loves Thanksgiving because it’s one of those few days in a year where everyone comes together as a family and spends quality time together. Whether you are having sides with a roasted turkey, it is a popular holiday where people seat down to watch something heartwarming with their beloved
And speaking about that combo, no one delivers that better than Pixar movies. So if you are planning a cozy holiday marathon, here are five Pixar picks that will bring everyone closer.
5. The Incredibles
If you have ever watched your family try to coordinate Thanksgiving dinner, you already relate to The Incredibles. Why? Because we are basically superheroes disguised in civil clothes, trying to make things work before the relatives arrive. This movie shows us how teamwork, growth, and the strength of a family eventually make things alright. And even when things get messy or someone’s powers (or emotions) go a little wild, it’s safe to say that the movie will cheer them up within the first 15 minutes of it.
4. Up
Out of all the Pixar movies ever made, the movie Up will always tear you up, no matter how many times you watch it. The first seven-minute monologue between Mr. Fredricksen and his wife Ellie gives you a sense of bittersweetness. It’s a story about love, loss, healing, and forming unexpected connections, which is again a perfect theme for a holiday where family expands beyond just blood. Carl and Russell’s heartfelt bond is a reminder that family can grow in the most surprising ways… even if balloons aren’t involved this time.
3. Ratatouille
When it comes to Pixar’s Ratatouille, the story encapsulates everything Thanksgiving is about. It has everything, starting from food to love to reconnecting with your loved ones. The movie itself celebrates the idea of found family, creativity, and the joy that comes from sharing a meal with the people who matter, even if one of them is a tiny culinary genius with whiskers.
2. Toy Story 3
Indeed, all the Toy Story Movies are based on family themes, but there is something special about the third installment. Toy Story 3 reminds you that time moves faster than the dessert table on Thanksgiving night. This story of growing up, the art of letting go, and holding onto the bonds that matter hits especially hard during a holiday centered on reconnecting. Whether you are Andy going off to college or a toy desperately avoiding a furnace, the emotional punch still sneaks up on you even after all these years.
1. Coco
If Thanksgiving had a soul movie, it would be Coco, as this film wraps you up in themes of family, tradition, and remembering the people who shaped us. It is basically everything this holiday is about. Miguel’s journey through the Land of the Dead isn’t just visually stunning; it’s a gentle nudge and a reminder to appreciate our roots and the stories passed down in our families. It is definitely a perfect after-watch if you had a heated argument with your siblings about “Who made the better gravy?”
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