The holiday season is officially here, and as the lights go up and the air turns crisp, one film inevitably starts trending again: Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
This John Hughes masterpiece isn’t just a Thanksgiving movie. It’s the ultimate holiday survival guide. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a first-time viewer, the chemistry between Steve Martin’s high-strung Neal Page and John Candy’s lovable, bumbling Del Griffith is a timeless reminder of the chaos and heart that define this time of year.
The film balances slapstick hilarity with a surprisingly emotional core. It teaches us that no matter how many flights are canceled or rental cars are charred, the journey home is always worth the struggle. If you need a dose of perspective on your own holiday travel woes, there is simply no better watch.
Here is the breakdown of how to watch it right now, including current pricing and holiday deals for December 2025.
Where to Stream Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the USA (December 2025)
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Streaming: Included with Paramount+ and AMC+ (subscriptions start at $5.99/mo).
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Digital Rental: $3.99 (4K) on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
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Digital Buy: $9.99 (4K) on most platforms.
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Holiday Deal: Look for the “Holiday Classics” bundle on Apple TV; you can often find it paired with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation for $14.99.
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Disk: The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is currently $19.99 at Amazon and Walmart.
Where to Stream Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the United Kingdom (December 2025)
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Streaming: Available on Paramount+ and Now TV (Cinema).
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Digital Rental: £3.49 on Amazon UK and Apple TV.
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Digital Buy: £7.99 (4K).
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Holiday Deal: Sky Cinema members can often watch this for “free” as part of the seasonal rotation.
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Disk: DVD available for £5.99; 4K Blu-ray is approximately £18.00 at HMV.
Where to Stream Planes, Trains and Automobiles in Australia (December 2025)
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Streaming: Streaming on Paramount+ and BINGE (Basic plans from $10/mo).
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Digital Rental: AU$3.99 on Amazon Prime and Google Play.
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Digital Buy: AU$14.99 (Standard price).
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Holiday Deal: Check BINGE for “First Month” trials—new users can often watch for free by signing up during December.
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Disk: Found at JB Hi-Fi for AU$15.00 (Blu-ray).
Where to Stream Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the Canada (December 2025)
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Streaming: Available on Paramount+ and Crave (Starz Add-on).
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Digital Rental: CA$4.99 (4K) on Amazon Video and Apple TV.
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Digital Buy: CA$9.99 (4K) — This is a common December price drop from the usual $19.99.
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Disk: Amazon.ca currently lists the Blu-ray for CA$12.99.
Where to Stream Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the India (December 2025)
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Streaming: No “free” subscription streaming currently.
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Digital Rental: ₹99 on Amazon Prime Video Store and Apple TV.
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Digital Buy: ₹490 on Apple TV (4K quality).
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Holiday Deal: Rental prices on Prime Video occasionally drop to ₹69 during the “Year End Sale” starting December 24th.
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Disk: Local stock is rare; imports via Amazon Global cost roughly ₹2,500+.
Also, Read: 6 Christmas Movies Topping Streaming Charts in 2025
Pro-Watcher Tip
If you are buying the digital version, Apple TV (iTunes) is the best choice for this specific movie. It includes the exclusive “Lost Luggage” extras, which feature over an hour of recently discovered deleted scenes that provide a whole new look at the Neal and Del dynamic.
