Directed by John Hughes and released in 1987 Plains, Trains and Automobiles follows two men Neal and Del travelling from New York City to Chicago to be with their families in time for Thanksgiving. As polar opposites the two embark on an odyssey to help each other get home in time to celebrate with family. A holiday classic, it stars two comedy heavyweights directed by a prolific filmmaker to create one of the most beloved comedy classics of all time.