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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Earl Armstrong Jr. | ... |
Volleyball Boy (uncredited)
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Paul Cohn | ... |
Surfer Guy (uncredited)
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| Randy Herman | ... |
Life Guard (uncredited)
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Courtenay O'Connell | ... |
Party goer (uncredited)
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| Tracey Reynolds | ... |
Beach Girl (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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| Levi Tinker | ... |
Crying boy at the beach (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 (produced by) |
| Jeremy Stevens | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Alan Silvestri | ||
Cinematography by
| Ric Waite | ... | director of photography |
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 |
| Katie Leigh | ... | adr (uncredited) |
| 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) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Larry K. Johnson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Howard Brady Davidson | ... | transportation coordinator (as Howard Davidson) |
Additional 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 |
| 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)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1995) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1996) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1986) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Victor Video (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Esselte CIC Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (Canada) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- TBS Superstation (1997) (United States) (tv)
- TNT (1996) (United States) (tv)
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)
- Old Wooden Boatworks (16 foot pelican and skiff by)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Quartet Records (soundtrack)
- 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 | Karen Austin (Sandy Chester) was only 29 when the movie was filmed, and is less than 12 years older than Kerri Green, who played her daughter. See more » |
| Goofs | When Richard Crenna's character, Al Pellet, buys the house that John Candy's character is renting for the summer he tears up Candy's check and says "I want you and your entire family out by Saturday, Midnight, or else...". When purchasing a property with a renter who has a legal contract, the purchaser of that property is legally obligated to honor all current rental/lease contracts. In this situation Pellet's only option is to honor the summer rental contract. Otherwise, he would be subject to legal action. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Carl Reiner/George Miller/Teresa Ganzel (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Turning Around See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Pictures of the family are shown during end credits See more » |
| Quotes |
Jack Chester:
Get the hell out of here now! Fat Man: You get out of here fella. I'm trying to watch the Smurfs. Jack Chester: You're trying to watch the Smurfs? Fat Man: Yeah. Jack Chester: Did you see the one where Papa Smurf took a crutch and smashed the shit out of a guy with a red hat? Did you see that one? You want to see that one? [Fat Man runs away] See more » |