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Summer Rental

1985·Movie
1h 27min·PG
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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A , comedy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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

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Where can I stream Summer Rental?

In the United States, Summer Rental streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Summer Rental worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Summer Rental okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Summer Rental make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Summer Rental?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Summer Rental use?

Embarrassingly Painful SunburnIncompetent Guard AnimalSexy Discretion ShotGroin AttackInsatiable NewlywedsJerkassButt-MonkeyHypocriteIntimate Lotion ApplicationInsecure Love InterestLaser-Guided KarmaBuxom Beauty Standardand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Embarrassingly Painful Sunburn, Incompetent Guard Animal, and Sexy Discretion Shot.