Thanksgiving is one of those occasions where we celebrate togetherness with our near and dear ones. Being thankful for all that we have received the past year, including the blessings, we get to express that joy most piously while feasting on good food. While food plays an important role, it is always fun to spend time watching a movie, especially when it is a full house, isn’t it? Well, keeping that in mind, we bring you ten great movies available on HBO Max that you can watch and add to the Thanksgiving vibe. Each of these movies, in some way, explores a family dynamic, which is what the occasion is all about. Be it sadness or happiness, having a family helps cope with the former while adding to the latter.

10. Free Birds (2013)

This animated movie is directed by Jimmy Hayward and follows two turkeys, Reggie (voiced by Owen Wilson) and Jake (voiced by Woody Harrelson), who set off on a quest to go back in time to the first Thanksgiving of humanity and get turkeys off the Thanksgiving menu. They head back to 1621 to pull off their plan but don’t anticipate the risks, one of which is the colonist Myles Standish (Colm Meaney), who is out to hunt turkeys for the Pilgrims. Will Reggie and Jake save the turkeys from becoming holiday dinners or will they turn into dinners themselves? To find out, you can watch the movie right here.

9. Dutch (1991)

A road trip doesn’t always have to be exciting, is it? Well, at least that’s the case for working-class Dutch Dooley, a construction worker, who is given the responsibility to bring his girlfriend’s 12-year-old irritating son Doyle from his private school in Georgia to Chicago, where she is, on the occasion of Thanksgiving. While Dutch is a nice guy, Doyle is intolerable and doesn’t like Dutch. This unusual dynamic makes the journey worth exploring for us viewers as we get to see how the two get along, the friction between them, and whether they bond because it will be better if they do. ‘Dutch’ is a comedy-drama directed by Peter Faiman and stars Ed O’Neill, Ethan Embry, and JoBeth Williams. You can be a part of the journey here.

8. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

A timeless classic directed by Victor Fleming, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 children’s fantasy novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” It follows the story of Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto, who land in the magical world of Oz, thanks to a tornado. There, they make friends with a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) without a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) without a heart, and a Lion (Bert Lahr) without courage. Together, they set off to meet the Wizard (Frank Morgan), who can give them what they are in dire need of, as well as send Dorothy and Toto back home. However, to fulfill their wishes, they must bring him the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton). The catch? The Witch is bent on revenge after Dorothy, without even knowing it killed the Wicked Witch of the East, her sister. Will Dorothy and her friends be able to pull off this dangerous feat? To find out, you need to be a part of a magical tale, which you can do by clicking right here.

7. Mistress America (2015)

‘Mistress America’ tells the story of two soon-to-be step-sisters who explore New York. Tracy Fishko is a college freshman who, after being hurt since her crush is dating another girl, is referred by her mother to her future step-sister Brooke. Tracy’s mom is going to marry Brooke’s dad. While some may expect this to be a sign of an upcoming conflict, the two get along very well, with Brooke graciously ushering Tracy into her world that is never at a standstill. Directed by Noah Baumbach, the cast of the movie includes Greta Gerwig as Brooke and Lola Kirke as Tracy, along with Matthew Shear and Michael Chernus. You can join the two ladies in their schemes here.

6. The Ice Storm (1997)

There are two storms that we, the viewers, are subjected to in Ang Lee’s ‘The Ice Storm.’ One is the storm that brews throughout a Thanksgiving weekend within the Hoods family and the Carver family, both of which are involved in substance abuse and mutual adultery. The other is the real ice storm that begins to blow over the neighborhood. The movie explores the dynamic between the two storms and how the winter storm affects the storm within the two families. The cast of the movie includes Sigourney Weaver, Kevin Kline, Christina Ricci, and Tobey Maguire. You can watch it here.

5. Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)

Written and directed by Woody Allen, ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ begins and ends with a Thanksgiving dinner with two years in between. It is what happens in the two years that the plot entails. As the title states, the movie deals with Hannah and her sisters and their intertwined lives that are a result of illicit affairs, courting, romance, and all the emotions that take root from these. The stellar cast of this drama includes Woody Allen, Michael Caine, Mia Farrow, and Dianne Wiest. You may watch ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ here.

4. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

An all-time classic based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ is a musical fantasy that takes five children from across the world, including the very poor paperboy Charlie Bucket, on a tour to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. But as expected, some have sinister motives and intend to find out Wonka’s secret recipes. Directed by Mel Stuart, the movie brings together a cast that includes Gene Wilder as Wonka, Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket, with Denise Nickerson and Paris Themmen in supporting roles. Feel free to take the tour here.

3. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ is a stop-motion animated movie directed by Wes Anderson. In the story, we have Mr. Fox (voiced by George Clooney), who is married to Mrs. Fox (voiced by Meryl Streep). After being away from humans for 12 fox years (2 human years), Mr. Fox gives in to his wild instincts and finally breaks his vow to his wife by raiding three hateful farmers. When they find out about it, they leave no stone unturned to find Fox and make him pay, thereby forcing him to go underground with his loved ones. How Fox brings them out of the dangerous situation that poses a threat to their very lives is what we find out. Other than the ones mentioned above, the voice cast also includes Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, and Willem Dafoe. You can watch the movie here.

2. Superman (1978)

A movie for not just Thanksgiving but any season and one that deserves to be seen by people of all ages, ‘Superman’ showcases the famous DC superhero who was sent to Earth from Krypton as a baby. His parents, Jor-El (Marlon Brando) and Lara (Susannah York), sacrificed their lives while saving their son as the whole of Krypton was devoured by destruction. On Earth, he was found by a couple, Jonathan (Glenn Ford) and Martha Kent (Phyllis Thaxter), who named him Clark and brought him up. He would go on to become the superhero Superman we all know. Christopher Reeve plays the titular character who fights evil in Metropolis, his primary foe being the sinister Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman). He also has a love interest, his (Clark’s) co-worker Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), who doesn’t know that Clark is Superman. Directed by Richard Donner, it is one of the best superhero movies ever made, especially due to the actors who made their roles immortal. You can watch it right here.

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

The adaption of the first book of J.K. Rowling’s internationally-acclaimed novel franchise, ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,’ also known as ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,’ introduces us to Harry Potter. Harry is the protagonist of the series, and the movie shows how he finds out about his dead parents, who were wizards, gains admission into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, makes friends as well as enemies in his first year, and finds out the truth behind his parents’ deaths. Directed by Chris Columbus, the now-famous star cast includes Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Tom Felton, and Maggie Smith. You can experience the magic here.