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The Thanksgiving Movie (2020): Cast & Ratings

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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.

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The Thanksgiving Movie (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Chip Bryant
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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

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  • cartoon
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Cast & crew

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.

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One more film directed by Chip Bryant: Turkey Day.

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Ratings

The Thanksgiving Movie Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 14/100, strongest in story & flow (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (10).

14 /100

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.

Videos

The Thanksgiving Movie Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Thanksgiving Movie.

The Thanksgiving Movie (2020) | Trailer | BC Fourteen | Christopher Maitland | Chip Bryant

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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.

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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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