An overworked air-traffic controller takes his family on a beach vacation but is soon beset by series of mishaps.
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- 3 nominations.
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| John Candy | ... |
Jack Chester
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| Karen Austin | ... |
Sandy Chester
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| Kerri Green | ... |
Jennifer Chester
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| Joey Lawrence | ... |
Bobby Chester
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Aubrey Jene | ... |
Laurie Chester
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| Richard Crenna | ... |
Al Pellet
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| Rip Torn | ... |
Scully
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| John Larroquette | ... |
Don Moore
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| Richard Herd | ... |
Angus MacLachlan
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Santos Morales | ... |
Cortez
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| Lois Hamilton | ... |
Vicki
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| Carmine Caridi | ... |
Ed
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| Francis X. McCarthy | ... |
Hal
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| Pierrino Mascarino | ... |
Maitre D'
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Harry Yorku | ... |
Pirate Musician
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| Dick Anthony Williams | ... |
Dan Gardner
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| Bob Wells | ... |
Stan Greene
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Scot Samis | ... |
Russ
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Tom Blackwell | ... |
Gregg
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Saundra Dunson-Franks | ... |
Mrs. Gardner
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Tanzia Franks | ... |
Gardner's Daughter
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Walter Franks | ... |
Gardner's Son
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Roger Perkovich | ... |
Fat Man
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Lisa Anthony | ... |
Woman
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Elyn Swofford | ... |
Boat Rental Agent
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| Cyndi Vicino | ... |
Mother
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Yvonne Cook | ... |
Daughter
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| Robert Starr | ... |
Thirsty Man
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Bill Cordell | ... |
Real Estate Agent
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Barbara Wells | ... |
Race Official
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Dolores Starling | ... |
Pellet's Wife
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Leonard Altobell | ... |
Race Official
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Marion L. Boswell | ... |
Floyd
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Jerry Previch | ... |
Lifeguard #1
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Colin Male | ... |
Sailboat Repairman
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Christian Chicles | ... |
Lifeguard #2
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Peggy Shay | ... |
Elderly Neighbor
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Al Hesse | ... |
Father
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Sal Biagini | ... |
Boyfriend
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Tracey May | ... |
Volleyball Girl
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Robert Stout | ... |
Man with Beard
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Rob Cleveland | ... |
Mickey
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Patricia Herd | ... |
Photographer at Pier
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Carolyn B. Peterson | ... |
Phone Lady #1
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Tina Burton | ... |
Phone Lady #2
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Murphy Dunne | ... |
Announcer
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| Leigh French | ... |
Announcer
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| Reni Santoni | ... |
Announcer
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Jack C. Woods | ... |
Regatta Announcer
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Kirk Alderman | ... |
Beach Patron (uncredited)
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Paul Cohn | ... |
Surfer Guy (uncredited)
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| Randy Herman | ... |
Life Guard (uncredited)
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Tracy Roberts | ... |
Beach Patron (uncredited)
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Rob 'Captain Rob' Robinson | ... |
Beachcomber (uncredited)
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| Nick Sloan | ... |
Surfer Kid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Carl Reiner | ||
Written by
| Jeremy Stevens | ... | (written by) & |
| Mark Reisman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Bernie Brillstein | ... | executive producer |
| Mark Reisman | ... | associate producer |
| George Shapiro | ... | producer |
| Jeremy Stevens | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Alan Silvestri | ||
Cinematography by
| Ric Waite | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Bud Molin | ||
Editorial Department
| Lee Burch | ... | additional editor |
| Kelly G. Crawford | ... | assistant editor |
| Robert McCallister | ... | apprentice editor (as Robert L. McCallister) |
| Stephen R. Myers | ... | assistant editor (as Stephen Myers) |
Casting By
| Penny Perry | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Wooley | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gary Moreno | ||
Makeup Department
| Irene Aparicio | ... | hair stylist |
| Marie Del Russo | ... | makeup artist |
| Elizabeth Lambert | ... | makeup artist (as Elizabeth M. Lambert) |
Production Management
| Marvin Miller | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marty P. Ewing | ... | second assistant director (as Marty Ewing) |
| Albert M. Shapiro | ... | first assistant director (as Albert Shapiro) |
| Ric Waite | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| John S. Karas | ... | construction coordinator (as John Karas) |
| Mentor Huebner | ... | production illustrator (uncredited) |
| Jack Reeves | ... | stand-by painter (uncredited) |
| Harley Whitehurst | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Juno J. Ellis | ... | foley editor (as Juno Ellis) |
| Robert Gutknecht | ... | sound effects editor |
| Cecelia Hall | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| Sean Hanley | ... | adr editor |
| Frank Howard | ... | sound effects editor |
| Joseph A. Ippolito | ... | foley editor (as Joey Ippolito) |
| Gregg Landaker | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Maslow | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Alan L. Nineberg | ... | adr editor |
| Al Overton Jr. | ... | sound mixer |
| Stanley Paul | ... | sound effects editor (as Stan Paul) |
| George Watters II | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| Jack Woods | ... | sound effects editor |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Richard E. Johnson | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Denny Arnold | ... | stunts |
| Jim O'Rear | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Carl Boles | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Jack Lee Gary | ... | second assistant camera (as Jack Gary) |
| Ray Kinzer | ... | key grip |
| Frank Miller | ... | camera operator |
| Margaret Miller | ... | camera operator |
| Zade Rosenthal | ... | still photographer |
| Baird Steptoe | ... | first assistant camera (as Baird B. Steptoe) |
| Michael D. Weldon | ... | first assistant camera (as Mike Weldon) |
| Dan Delgado | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Geoffrey James Dixon | ... | electrician: Florida (uncredited) |
| Sharon Smith Holley | ... | camera intern (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Liz Keigley | ... | additional casting |
| Shari Rhodes | ... | additional casting |
| Stacey Rhodes | ... | extras casting (as Stacy Rhodes) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marjorie K. Chan | ... | costumer: ladies (as Marjorie Chan) |
| Barry Francis Delaney | ... | costumer: men (as Barry Delaney) |
| Ray Summers | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Frawley Becker | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John La Salandra | ... | music editor (as John LaSalandra) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | music recording mixer |
| James B. Campbell | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Howard Brady Davidson | ... | transportation coordinator (as Howard Davidson) |
Other crew
| Diane Barnett | ... | assistant: Mr. Shapiro |
| John Craig | ... | assistant auditor (as John R. Craig) |
| Leigh French | ... | looping group coordinator |
| Gigi Givertz | ... | assistant: Mr. Brillstein |
| Rob Harris | ... | publicist |
| Larry K. Johnson | ... | script supervisor |
| Judy Nagy | ... | assistant: Mr. Reiner |
| Gina Neilson | ... | assistant: Mr. Miller |
| Roger Schumacher | ... | animal trainer |
| Robert Thorson | ... | production auditor (as Robert C. Thorson) |
| Stephanie Angelini | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1986) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Victor Video (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1986) (Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Esselte CIC Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2001) (Canada) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Advertising Air Force (aerial advertising) (banner towing))
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Continental Film Laboratory (color by)
- Florida Film Commission (special thanks)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
- Metrocolor (prints by)
- Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) (no. 27835)
- Old Wooden Boatworks (16 foot pelican and skiff by)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- State of Florida (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Rob Hartill |
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| Taglines | John Candy is about to face the most devastating experience known to man... the family vacation. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $5,754,259, 11 Aug 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Summer Rental (1985) was one of three John Candy films released during the "Summer" of 1985. The others were Volunteers (1985), where Candy re-teamed with Splash (1984) co-star Tom Hanks, and Brewster's Millions (1985), which starred Richard Pryor. See more » |
| Goofs | During the race, Jack says the sailboat in front of them has 'stolen their wind'. Technically, that is a racing term for someone BEHIND you who has gotten between the wind and your sail, effectively blocking your wind. It's also a racing strategy. But it is impossible for someone to steal your wind from in front of you. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Carl Reiner/George Miller/Teresa Ganzel (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Turning Around See more » |
| Quotes |
Scully:
[Discussing the ocean]
She'll make ya rich, or she'll feed ya to the fishes. If she wants you to dance, sonny boy, you've got to follow her lead. Jack Chester: Didn't I read that on your bathroom wall? Scully: Yes. And it's as true today as when I hung it there. See more » |