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The Great Outdoors

PG19881h 31mHoward Deutch
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 44% · Metacritic 24

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"This is no holiday… this is war!"

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.

Comedy
Attachment To NatureHolidayRoommatesWisconsinGrizzly BearCabinBest FriendFamily Holiday

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Outdoors (1988) 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 stars in The Great Outdoors?

The Great Outdoors stars Dan Aykroyd (Roman Craig), John Candy (Chet Ripley), Stephanie Faracy (Connie Ripley), Annette Bening (Kate Craig), Chris Young (Buck Ripley). The film was directed by Howard Deutch.

How long is The Great Outdoors?

The Great Outdoors has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG.

Is The Great Outdoors worth watching?

The Great Outdoors holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 44. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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