The Thanksgiving Movie (2020): Cast & Ratings
The Thanksgiving Movie is a 2020 animated adventure film directed by Chip Bryant, starring Kelsey Painter as Missy / Cassandra (voice), Thomas Carr and KJ Schrock. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes. Its Echo Score is 14/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Chip Bryant
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- WOWNow Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Thanksgiving Movie About?
The premise of The Thanksgiving Movie without spoilers.
Butterball the turkey and Missy the Dodo must save Thanksgiving in this animated adventure. They embark on a frantic race against the clock to ensure the holiday dinner isn't ruined. Join them for an unforgettable journey filled with humor and excitement, perfect for audiences of all ages.
The Thanksgiving Movie Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- cartoon
The Thanksgiving Movie Cast & Characters
Kelsey Painter leads the cast as Missy / Cassandra (voice), with Thomas Carr as Big Gurt (voice) and KJ Schrock as Benny / Gruff (voice). Directed by Chip Bryant; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chip Bryant
- Kelsey Painter as Missy / Cassandra (voice)
- Thomas Carr as Big Gurt (voice)
- KJ Schrock as Benny / Gruff (voice)
- Sarah Taylor as Cai (Voice)
Also Starring in The Thanksgiving Movie
· 6 more- Simon Hill Ralph / Pix / Boil / Butterball / Cross Eye (voice)
- Darren Richardson
- Rich Daigle Arlan / Sage / Wallo / Santa (voice)
- Aidan McCreary Bedwyr (voice)
- Victor Merchan Reilly (voice)
- Linda Freely Mrs. Claus (voice)
More from Chip Bryant
One more film directed by Chip Bryant: Turkey Day.
The Thanksgiving Movie Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 14/100, strongest in story & flow (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).
The Thanksgiving Movie Echo Score Breakdown
The Thanksgiving Movie received an overwhelmingly negative response from both critics and viewers. Reviewers repeatedly highlighted substandard animation, crude graphics, and amateurish production values, indicating a lack of technical competence. The dialogue-heavy script and disjointed storytelling further diminished its appeal. Consequently, the film is regarded as a poor example of holiday cinema, offering little merit for most audiences in mainstream markets.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 15
Regarding art and craft, critics and users uniformly condemn the film’s animation quality, describing it as low‑budget and resembling early‑2000s video‑game graphics. The visual composition appears haphazard, with mismatched mouth movements and crude character designs. Editing offers little rhythm, resulting in prolonged static dialogue scenes. Overall, the technical execution falls far below professional standards.
- Character & Emotion 15
In terms of character and emotion, reviewers note a pervasive lack of depth and unconvincing performances. Voice work is described as terrible, and the dialogue often fails to align with animated mouths, breaking immersion. No meaningful chemistry or development emerges despite frequent character introductions, leaving the audience disengaged. The result is a hollow emotional experience.
- Story & Flow 35
When evaluating story and flow, the consensus points to a fragmented narrative that relies heavily on endless dialogue without clear plot progression. Critics describe the pacing as meandering, with abrupt scene changes and unresolved arcs. While a minority praises the writing as entertaining, the dominant view is that the story lacks coherence and purpose, reducing overall engagement.
- Sensory Experience 20
The sensory experience is marred by poor audio and visual elements. Reviewers criticize the low‑quality sound design and absent or ineffective soundtrack, while the graphics are repeatedly labeled as weak and amateur. The visual style lacks cohesion, contributing to a disorienting viewing experience. Consequently, the film fails to engage the audience’s senses meaningfully.
- Rewatch Factor 10
Regarding rewatch factor, the overwhelming sentiment advises against repeat viewings. Viewers describe the film as a waste of time, citing relentless bad dialogue and unbearable animation as deterrents. Only a single highly positive review suggests possible novelty value, but this is an outlier. Overall, the movie offers little incentive for future enjoyment.
The Thanksgiving Movie Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Thanksgiving Movie.
Seen The Thanksgiving Movie?
Movies Like The Thanksgiving Movie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Turkey Day, The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn’t and Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz.
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Turkey Day 2020 -
The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn’t 1972 -
Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz 1980 -
A Thanksgiving Tale 1983 -
Nick’s Thanksgiving Fest 1989 -
An Arthur Thanksgiving 2020 -
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don’t Eat the Planet 1979 -
The Thanksgiving Promise 1986 -
Free Birds 2013 -
The Mouse on the Mayflower 1968 -
Beavis and Butt-Head Do Thanksgiving 1997 -
Tom Turk and Daffy 1944
The Thanksgiving Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Thanksgiving Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Thanksgiving Movie?
The Thanksgiving Movie runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was The Thanksgiving Movie released?
The Thanksgiving Movie was released on November 3, 2020.
Who directed The Thanksgiving Movie?
The Thanksgiving Movie was directed by Chip Bryant.
More films by Chip Bryant Who is in the cast of The Thanksgiving Movie?
The Thanksgiving Movie stars Kelsey Painter as Missy / Cassandra (voice), Thomas Carr as Big Gurt (voice) and KJ Schrock as Benny / Gruff (voice), among 10 credited actors.
Does The Thanksgiving Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Thanksgiving Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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