10 best Thanksgiving movies to watch free with Amazon Prime
By Mads Lennon
2. ThanksKilling (2009)
- Directed by: Jordan Downey
- Starring: Chuck Lamb, Ryan Francise, Wanda Lust, Aaron Carlson, Lance Predmore, and Natasha Cordova
ThanksKilling is very different from every other movie on this list. It’s not a family-friendly movie unless you’re okay with showing kids violent, darkly comedic films. It is a black comedy horror film made for a low-budget raised by a Kickstarter fund.
The movie is very entertaining to watch if you enjoy B-grade horror films. It was popular enough to spawn several sequels and even a musical adaptation. The plot follows a killer turkey intent on murdering college students.
1. The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
- Directed by: Bharat Nalluri
- Starring: Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, and Dan Stevens
This is the story of Charles Dickens and the process of creating the infamous story, A Christmas Carol. Dan Stevens plays the role of Charles Dickens. It takes place during a time of great failure for Charles Dickens.
He had three failed novels and was desperately seeking subject matter for a new story when he discovered the idea for A Christmas Carol and the beloved characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim. It was praised for the acting and for being a genuinely heartwarming film. While this is obviously more of a Christmas movie than a Thanksgiving movie, it’s a great way to get into the seasonal spirit.
What is your favorite Thanksgiving movie? Are there any you wish were available on Amazon that aren’t at the moment? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.