Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 comedy film directed by John Hughes. The film stars Steve Martin as a marketing executive named Neal Page who is trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving, and John Candy as Del Griffith, an obnoxious shower curtain ring salesman who inadvertently disrupts Neal's travel plans.
After their flight is diverted to Wichita due to a snowstorm, Neal and Del decide to team up and try to make their way home together. Along the way, they encounter numerous setbacks and mishaps, including a burnt-out car, a train ride in which they are robbed by a thief, and a motley crew of bus passengers. Despite their differences, the two men form a bond and work together to overcome the obstacles in their path.
As they near their destination, Neal discovers that Del is actually homeless and has been living out of his trunk. Moved by his new friend's plight, Neal invites Del to spend Thanksgiving with his family. However, the two men still have one last hurdle to overcome when they arrive in Chicago: getting Del to his own family, who he hasn't seen in years.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a heartwarming comedy that balances slapstick humor with genuine emotional depth. The film's themes of friendship, perseverance, and the importance of family make it a beloved classic that has stood the test of time.