Once the meal is done, picking a film that will please everybody can prove challenging.
Fortunately, that’s where we come in. Watch With Us is here to help, and we’ve created the perfect list for you.
This Thanksgiving, Watch With Us is providing your guide for the top three Netflix movies guaranteed to be family favorites: Bridesmaids, Game Night, and the legendary Bill Murray movie, Groundhog Day.
Keep reading to discover why these movies deserve a spot on your Thanksgiving Day schedule.
‘Bridesmaids’ (2011)
Always single, Annie (Kristen Wiig) is asked to be maid of honor at her best friend Lillian’s (Maya Rudolph) wedding. Despite being somewhat broke and not very organized, Annie tries her best to fulfill her wedding responsibilities. But she realizes she might not be cut out for the role when she leads the group of unique women into a series of unfortunate yet funny situations. As things get more chaotic, Annie has to figure out how to get her life back on track.
Bridesmaids is more than just a hilarious and popular comedy: it even earned two Academy Award nominations. With unforgettable performances from Wiig, Rose Byrne, and Melissa McCarthy in what was essentially her breakthrough role, plus a clever, surprisingly heartfelt script co-written by Wiig, Bridesmaids firmly establishes itself as one of America’s greatest comedies, as well as a touching story about navigating friendships and life changes as an adult.
‘Game Night’ (2018)
Game enthusiasts Max (Jason Bateman) and Annie (Rachel McAdams) host weekly game nights loved by their friends, but this week’s game night takes a turn when Max’s more successful brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler) joins the fun and raises the stakes. He gets the group involved in a murder-mystery party, and when Brooks is seemingly kidnapped, everyone thinks it’s part of the game. However, the disappearance soon turns out to be much more serious, and Max must save his brother’s life.
Featuring inventive, dynamic editing, skilled direction from John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, great joke-writing, and amazing comedic performances across the board (especially Jesse Plemons and Billy Magnussen), Game Night is easily one of the best comedy movies of the last decade. The movie also features a lovely connection between Bateman and McAdams, whose characters grow through a well-developed emotional journey.
‘Groundhog Day’ (1993)
Cynical weatherman Phil Connors (Murray) reluctantly travels with his TV crew to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to report on the Groundhog Day festivities, along with new producer Rita Hanson (Andie MacDowell). But after a blizzard hits on the holiday, Bill is forced to stay overnight in town — and he wakes up the next day reliving February 2. Initially enjoying his new time loop, Bill soon becomes desperate to escape it, leading him through an existential crisis that changes him and his perspective forever.
Charming, funny, and surprisingly deep, Groundhog Day is not only one of the best comedies starring Bill Murray but one of the best comedies of all time, skillfully directed and co-written by the late Harold Ramis. While the February setting makes it a great wintertime movie, the humor and heart are warm and comforting. By combining comedic and dramatic elements, Groundhog Day paved the way for Murray’s later dramatic acting roles.
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