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The Great Outdoors

“This is no holiday… this is war!”

6.519881h 31mComedy
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The Great Outdoors at a glance

The Great Outdoors is a 1988 comedy film, running 1h 31m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

PG age rating1h 31mComedy

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1988-06-17
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Howard Deutch
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 · 649 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Dan AykroydRoman Craig
John CandyChet Ripley
Stephanie FaracyConnie Ripley
Annette BeningKate Craig
Chris YoungBuck Ripley
Lucy DeakinsCammie
Robert ProskyWally
Ian GiattiBen Ripley
Hilary GordonCara Craig
Rebecca GordonMara Craig
Zoaunne LeRoyJuanita
Nancy LenehanWaitress
John BloomJimbo
Lewis ArquetteHerm

Questions about The Great Outdoors

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Where can I watch The Great Outdoors in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Great Outdoors is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Great Outdoors suitable for children?

The Great Outdoors is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Great Outdoors 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…

How long is The Great Outdoors?

The Great Outdoors runs for 1h 31m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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