Summer Rental

Life is a beach.

19851h 27m6.1(244 votes)

Comedy

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.

Summer Rental (1985) is a comedy film directed by Carl Reiner. It stars John Candy, Richard Crenna, and Rip Torn. The film runs for 1 hour 27 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 244 votes.

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Director

Carl Reiner

Cast

John Candy

Jack Chester

Richard Crenna

Al Pellet

Rip Torn

Scully

Karen Austin

Sandy Chester

Kerri Green

Jennifer Chester

John Larroquette

Don Moore

Joey Lawrence

Bobby Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Rental

Where can I watch Summer Rental?

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Who stars in Summer Rental?

Summer Rental stars John Candy, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, and Karen Austin, and was directed by Carl Reiner.

How long is Summer Rental?

Summer Rental has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes.

When did Summer Rental come out?

Summer Rental was released in 1985.

What genre is Summer Rental?

Summer Rental is a comedy film.

Is Summer Rental worth watching?

Summer Rental holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.