Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children.)
➱ STORYLINE:
The Great Outdoors is a delightful comedy that follows the Chicagoan Chester 'Chet' Ripley and his family as they embark on a vacation in the Wisconsin woods. There, they encounter Chet's annoying brother-in-law, Roman Craig, and his family. The clash of personalities leads to a series of comical mishaps and adventures, including bear encounters and water skiing mishaps. The film humorously explores themes of family bonding, vacation chaos, and the beauty of nature.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
This 1988 comedy classic, directed by Howard Deutch and written by John Hughes, offers a humorous take on family vacations. John Candy and Dan Aykroyd's performances as Chet and Roman provide a perfect comedic chemistry, making 'The Great Outdoors' a heartwarming and entertaining film that captures the essence of family dynamics and the hilarity that ensues when they collide.
➱ CREDITS:
Director: Howard Deutch
Writers:
- John Hughes
Starring:
- John Candy as Chester 'Chet' Ripley
- Dan Aykroyd as Roman Craig
Produced by:
- Arne Schmidt
Production Companies:
- Universal Pictures
Cinematography: Thomas Del Ruth
Edited by:
- William D. Gordean
- Tom Rolf
Music by: Thomas Newman
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release date: June 17, 1988
Run Time: 1 hr 31 min
Country:
- United States
Languages:
- English
Budget: $24 million
Box office: $43.4 million
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