Summer Rental(1985)
“Life is a beach.”
Overview
Jack Chester, an overworked air traffic controller, takes his family on vacation to the beach. Things immediately start to go wrong for the Chesters, and steadily get worse. Jack ends up in a feud with a local yachtsman, and has to race him to regain his pride and family's respect.
Director
Carl Reiner
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$25M
Cast
John Candy
as Jack Chester
Richard Crenna
as Al Pellet
Rip Torn
as Scully
Karen Austin
as Sandy Chester
Kerri Green
as Jennifer Chester
John Larroquette
as Don Moore
Joey Lawrence
as Bobby Chester
Aubrey Jene
as Laurie Chester
Dick Anthony Williams
as Dan Gardner
Richard Herd
as Angus MacLachlan
Carmine Caridi
as Ed
Lois Hamilton
as Vicki
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commision • Bernie Brillstein Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Summer Rental?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Summer Rental (1985).
What is Summer Rental about?▼
Jack Chester, an overworked air traffic controller, takes his family on vacation to the beach. Things immediately start to go wrong for the Chesters, and steadily get worse. Jack ends up in a feud with a local yachtsman, and has to race him to regain his pride and family's respect.
Who directed Summer Rental?▼
Summer Rental was directed by Carl Reiner and released in 1985. It is a comedy film.
How long is Summer Rental?▼
Summer Rental has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Summer Rental?▼
The cast of Summer Rental includes John Candy as Jack Chester, Richard Crenna as Al Pellet, Rip Torn as Scully, Karen Austin as Sandy Chester, Kerri Green as Jennifer Chester and more.
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