Average Rating: 4.4/10
Reviews Counted: 13
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 11
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Release Date: Aug 9, 1985 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.1/5
User Ratings: 9,007
This routine comedy is about a series of misadventures during a family vacation at the beach and stars John Candy (who died of a heart attack while filming in Mexico in 1994) as John Chester and Karen Austin as his long-suffering wife Sandy. When the family leave for what turns out to be a pretty decrepit shack on a public beach, Jack eventually locks horns with the owner of this dubious piece of real estate, and their conflict terminates in a boat race in which Jack and his motley crew are at
Aug 9, 1985 Wide
Apr 17, 2001
Paramount Home Video
All Critics (16) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (11) | DVD (6)
A mediocre, predictable comedy.
John Candy almost manages to save this one. Almost.
Pleasant, forgettable Candy vehicle
Reiner hasn't used Hughes to his full potential.
Jack Chester (John Candy) takes his family to the beach on a summer vacation resort in Florida. While on this vacation, Mr. Chester and his family will encounter tough times, make new friends, and much more. All of these events have something in common: They're hilarious! While I was watching "Summer Rental," I could
September 11, 2009Super Reviewer
A nice funny summer movie with John Candy and his family at a vacation resort and a memorable yaht race. It's lighthearted and fun.
August 13, 2007Super Reviewer
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