Before the superhero blockbusters, before the endless reboots, there was a simple story about a man trying to get home for Thanksgiving — and the stranger who changed how he saw the world.

Cinemastalgia takes you back to 1987, when John Hughes traded teenage angst for adult chaos and created one of the most human comedies ever made: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Starring Steve Martin and John Candy, it’s the rare film that makes you laugh through the tears — a road trip of frustration, friendship, and grace that still feels heartbreakingly real.

In this retrospective deep dive, we retrace the film’s journey from concept to cult classic — from the snow-covered sets and lost footage to the bond between two actors who embodied humor and heart in equal measure. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories, the deleted scenes that never aired, and the creative risks that made it timeless.

Decades later, the movie still speaks to anyone who’s ever been stuck, stranded, or simply searching for a little connection. Because sometimes, the road home isn’t about the miles — it’s about the people who walk beside us.