KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1987 · 92 min · R

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Directed by John Hughes · Comedy

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) is a Comedy film, directed by John Hughes set in Wichita, St. Louis, Chicago, and New York City during the 1980s, in fall. It runs 92 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a comedic and hopeful tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
Ira Newborn
Cinematography
Donald Peterman
Cast
Steve MartinJohn CandyLaila RobinsMichael McKeanDylan BakerKevin BaconOlivia BurnetteCarol Bruce

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When
Season

Premise & themes

Premise
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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