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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

1962·Movie
1h 56min·NR
73
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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Jimmy Takes A Vacation... You Have All The Fun!

Banker Roger Hobbs wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy, but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey, embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny. When the family is joined by Hobbs' two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace.
Classic Family ComedyBeach Vacation MisadventuresSituational HumorLighthearted EntertainmentFeel-Good MovieNostalgic CharmFamily BondingPhysical Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?

1 h 56 min

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?

Critics80
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation higher (80) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation use?

Achievements in IgnoranceThe Film of the BookHow We Got HereForeign FanserviceMum Looks Like a SisterPubescent Braces

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation, including Achievements in Ignorance, The Film of the Book, How We Got Here.