Holiday streaming guide: Peanuts specials, 'Klaus' and 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'

As Thanksgiving comes to an end, you're probably wondering what to watch next. This holiday season offers a diverse range of TV specials and movies that cater to all ages, including some hidden gems worth discovering.

For the comedy fans out there, 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is a hilarious portrayal of two travelers going through their worst holiday travel nightmare. The film stars Steve Martin and John Candy, who bring stress and absurdity to life as Neal Page and Del Griffith. With its final twist, this movie surprises viewers with a touching story that's perfect for the morning after Thanksgiving dinner.

A more recent addition to the holiday canon is 'Klaus,' an animated film about teamwork, snail mail, and the mythology of Santa Claus. Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) arrives in the remote island community of Smeerenburg to establish a post office, but things take off when he encourages local children to send letters to Klaus (J.K. Simmons). As their operation grows, cheer spreads throughout the town – much to the dismay of the feuding town elders.

For a classic holiday tale with a unique spin, 'It's a Wonderful Life' is worth watching. George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) learns that his life has touched countless lives on Christmas Eve, and this heartwarming story packs an emotional punch every time. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion as mean old Mr. Potter gets his comeuppance.

If you're looking for some nostalgic holiday cheer, AppleTV+ has a collection of Peanuts specials available to stream, including "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The latter is even streaming for free on December 13 and 14, so mark those dates in your calendar.

I'm so down for some good old comedy after the tryptophan coma from Thanksgiving dinner. I've always loved 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' with Steve Martin and John Candy - it's just so funny! And I didn't know they made an animated film called 'Klaus' that's all about teamwork and snail mail... sounds like a fun twist on the Santa story ️. And of course, who can resist a classic holiday tale like 'It's a Wonderful Life'? It always gives me chills!

Man, have you seen the old 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' lately? It's like a time capsule of Steve Martin's genius comedic timing and John Candy's lovable everyman vibe. I mean, who can forget that iconic scene where Del Griffith tries to convince Neal Page to let him sleep in the car seat? But what I love about this movie is how it balances humor with heart, you know? It's like the perfect blend of ridiculousness and sincerity. And let's be real, the final twist is just amazing – it's like a punch to the feels, but in the best way possible!

I love how underrated 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is ! I've seen it like 5 times already this holiday season and still can't get enough of Steve Martin's hilarious antics . But what really gets me is the way the movie subverts expectations - I was expecting a super silly comedy, but the twist at the end adds so much heart to it . And let's be real, who doesn't love a good 'morning after' story ?

idk why ppl still watch this old stuff i mean dont get me wrong its classic and all but can we talk about how outdated the technology looks in these movies? like planes trains and automobiles has a phone that cant even make a call and it was released in 1987 what kind of world are they living in lol also i need to see some reviews or ratings from actual ppl who have seen these movies before i just cant take someone saying its a good holiday movie at face value

I mean, have you seen the trailer for 'Klaus'? It looks kinda cute, but what's with the snail mail obsession? Is it just a nostalgic throwback or is there something more to it? Need to see if Jason Schwartzman can pull off the charming Jesper character . Anyway, Peanuts specials are always a good idea, especially for kids . But I'm still on the fence about 'Klaus'... need some more info before I watch

I'm totally loving this holiday movie season! I've been binge-watching all the classics like 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' and 'It's a Wonderful Life', and I gotta say, they're giving me major feels . The animated film 'Klaus' is also so adorable, with its quirky characters and heartwarming storylines . And who can resist the charm of Peanuts? I've got my calendar set for that free 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' stream on Dec 13 & 14 – see you there!

I'm already seeing some awesome holiday movie suggestions out there ! I think 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is gonna be a classic rewatch this season - Steve Martin and John Candy's chemistry on screen is just the best . And have you seen 'Klaus' yet? The animation is so adorable and it's such a sweet story about community coming together . I'm also feeling nostalgic for those old Peanuts specials - who doesn't love Charlie Brown and his gang?

Ugh, just watched the new climate change projections and I'm literally shaking it's not looking good, folks. We're expected to see sea levels rise by another foot in the next decade and the polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate... Meanwhile, the world is still stuck on fossil fuels, expecting some sort of magical carbon capture technology to save us all. I mean, come on, it's 2025 and we're still debating this stuff? The reality is, if we don't drastically change our ways now, we'll be facing catastrophic consequences that will make Thanksgiving dinner look like a minor inconvenience

I'm totally stoked about the holiday season coming up! I've been meaning to watch 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' for ages now, and with the rec from you, I'll finally have a good excuse to give it a go. But gotta say, I'm not super familiar with Steve Martin and John Candy, so I'm curious about how they work together... is it like that?

And yeah, 'Klaus' sounds really cute! The animation looks adorable, but I've heard mixed things about the story being too cheesy? Have you seen it? Should I give it a shot or pass?

As for 'It's a Wonderful Life', I've heard it's super classic and heartwarming, but I'm not sure if it's worth watching with my little ones... do they have to watch that at school or something? And Peanuts specials are always fun, but have you seen the latest Charlie Brown series on AppleTV+? Is it as good as the old ones?

I'm still thinking about 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' after watching it last year... the comedic timing between Steve Martin and John Candy was insane! Interesting how it's a classic comedy that still holds up today . And have you seen 'Klaus'? That movie is so underrated, I think it needs more love . Watching Peanuts specials is also super nostalgic for me - who didn't grow up watching Charlie Brown?

omg i just watched planes trains and automobiles for the first time steve martin and john candy are literally comedy gods they have the best chemistry together!

i also wanna watch klaus ASAP it looks so adorable snail mail is the best and jasper's character seems like a total goofball. i love how the film spreads cheer throughout the town, but also gets under the skin of those grumpy townspeople

and i'm so down for some nostalgic peanuts goodness it's a wonderful life is on my to-watch list now too - who doesn't love jimmy stewart and his iconic scenes?

btw has anyone else seen these holiday faves?

Meh, can't go wrong with the classics, but I feel like people forget about 'Elf' this time of year . Will Ferrell's antics always get me laughin', and it's just one of those movies that puts you in a good mood, ya know? Also, I love how they're highlightin' some of the lesser-known holiday flicks, 'Klaus' is actually pretty cool! The animation's nice and it's got a great message about community and friendship. And, you know, it's always fun to see Jason Schwartzman be all quirky and stuff .

I don’t usually comment but... I'm still on the fence about watching 'Klaus' this holiday season . I mean, it sounds like a really cute animated film, but I've heard some people say it's not as funny or heartwarming as some of the other Peanuts specials . On the other hand, Jason Schwartzman is pretty talented and I love J.K. Simmons - they're both hilarious in different ways . I think what's holding me back from watching 'Klaus' is that it sounds like a bit too 'quirky' for my taste, you know? Give me something with a more traditional holiday vibe any day... but hey, if you're looking for a unique spin on the whole Christmas thing, maybe 'Klaus' is just what the doctor ordered .

omg just watched planes trains and automobiles with my fam and i'm literally laughing out loud the part where del griffith sings that annoying song is still stuck in my head but on a serious note, who else loves steve martin? anyway, back to klaus... i loved how it turned teamwork into an adventure and those animation details are insane can't wait for the next peanuts special

OMG I'm loving all the holiday vibes out there! So 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is such a underrated gem - Steve Martin & John Candy's comedic chemistry is still on point after all these years . And have you seen 'Klaus'? It's like a cute little animated gift . I'm also super stoked for the classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' - it never fails to get me emotional every time . But I gotta say, streaming Peanuts specials on AppleTV+ is giving me all the nostalgic feels Can't wait to cozy up with some holiday movies & shows this season!

Ugh, holidays are just an excuse to watch more movies and eat an extra helping of turkey . I mean, who needs personal growth or financial stability when you can rewatch "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" for the umpteenth time? Steve Martin and John Candy's antics never get old, but let's be real, Del Griffith is basically the ultimate couch potato . And have you seen the latest Peanuts specials on AppleTV+? I'm low-key obsessed with Charlie Brown's turkey fail – it's like he's trying to give us all permission to eat an entire whole bird by ourselves

OMG I just rewatched 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' last weekend and I'm still laughing so hard my sides hurt it's like Steve Martin and John Candy were made for each other, their chemistry is everything! And yeah, the twist at the end gives me all the feels - it's not just a funny comedy, but also a touching story about friendship and finding your purpose.

omg i know its getting close to christmas but like im super excited to catch up on these holiday fave movies i mean planes trains and automobiles is literally hilarious and the ending is just wow and klaus is so adorable who wouldn't want to be part of a post office team meanwhile it's a wonderful life is like the ultimate feel good movie that never fails to make me cry happy tears every time anyway i think its so great how apple tv+ has those peanuts specials available they're like the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit

I'm still gonna watch 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' every year ... I mean, who doesn't love Steve Martin's antics? And the way it makes you laugh right after Thanksgiving dinner is like the best part of the holiday season. Reminds me of how we used to spend Thanksgiving watching 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' with my family back in the day... those were the days! I've also been meaning to check out 'Klaus,' but I've heard it's pretty cute and funny too