Summer Rental
"Life is a beach."
Originally released in 1985. Summer Rental is a comedy film. directed by Carl Reiner. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Candy, Richard Crenna, and Rip Torn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (224 votes)
Box Office
$24.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $24,689,704
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commision
- Bernie Brillstein Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer Rental about?
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 ...
Who directed Summer Rental?
Summer Rental was directed by Carl Reiner.
How long is Summer Rental?
Summer Rental has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Summer Rental released?
Summer Rental was released on August 9, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Summer Rental?
The main cast of Summer Rental includes John Candy, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, Karen Austin, Kerri Green.
Is Summer Rental worth watching?
Summer Rental has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 224 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.