The Great Outdoors(1988)
“This is no holiday… this is war!”
Overview
It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben. But a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie's obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig, his wife, Kate, and the couple's two daughters. As the excursion wears on, the Ripleys find themselves at odds with the stuffy Craig family.
Director
Howard Deutch
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$24M
Revenue
$43M
Cast
Dan Aykroyd
as Roman Craig
John Candy
as Chet Ripley
Stephanie Faracy
as Connie Ripley
Annette Bening
as Kate Craig
Chris Young
as Buck Ripley
Lucy Deakins
as Cammie
Robert Prosky
as Wally
Ian Giatti
as Ben Ripley
Hilary Gordon
as Cara Craig
Rebecca Gordon
as Mara Craig
Zoaunne LeRoy
as Juanita
Nancy Lenehan
as Waitress
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$24M
Box Office
$43M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Hughes Entertainment
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Where can I watch The Great Outdoors?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Great Outdoors (1988).
What is The Great Outdoors about?▼
It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben. But a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie's obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig, his wife, Kate, and the couple's two daughters. As the excursion wears on, the Ripleys find themselves at odds with the stuffy Craig family.
Who directed The Great Outdoors?▼
The Great Outdoors was directed by Howard Deutch and released in 1988. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Great Outdoors?▼
The Great Outdoors has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Great Outdoors?▼
The cast of The Great Outdoors includes Dan Aykroyd as Roman Craig, John Candy as Chet Ripley, Stephanie Faracy as Connie Ripley, Annette Bening as Kate Craig, Chris Young as Buck Ripley and more.
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