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Summer Rental

1985·Movie
1h 27min·PG
IMDb6.3Metacritic386.9Rotten Tomatoes19%52%

Where to watch

HooplaYouTube TV

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Summer Rental fingerprint

Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and sports

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Life is a beach.

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.
Family Vacation Comedy80s NostalgiaUnderdog StorySlapstick HumorSituational ComedyFeel-Good MovieLighthearted EntertainmentBeach Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Carl Reiner, Marty P. Ewing, Larry K. Johnson
Written by:
Jeremy Stevens, Mark Reisman
Produced by:
Shari Rhodes, Bernie Brillstein, Jeremy Stevens
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Michael Minkler, Gregg Landaker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Summer Rental

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Summer Rental legally?

HooplaYouTube TV

Summer Rental is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Summer Rental worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Summer Rental rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Summer Rental?

1 h 27 min

Summer Rental runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Summer Rental?

Critics29
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Summer Rental higher (61) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Summer Rental in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Summer Rental?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Summer Rental in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Summer Rental use?

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TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Summer Rental, including Embarrassingly Painful Sunburn, Incompetent Guard Animal, Sexy Discretion Shot.