Nothing brings out conflict between generations like getting everyone together for the holidays. In this 2021 indie from director Stephen Karam, based on his Tony-winning, Pulitzer-nominated play, three generations of a family (played to flawed perfection by the likes of Beanie Feldstein, Richard Jenkins, June Squibb, and Amy Schumer) gathers in a rundown NYC apartment for Thanksgiving, and the pressure of tight quarters quickly bring long-buried conflicts and misunderstandings to the surface. Much bickering and recrimination ensues—over sexual politics, religion, familial obligation, and even “that zombie show on TV.” As the apartment begins to seem as inescapable as a haunted house, you might be given reason to feel blessed your family isn’t this bad—or to change your holiday get-together plans.
Where to stream: Fubo, Showtime, DirecTV, digital rental
