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The Great Outdoors
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The Great Outdoors

1988-06-17 · 91 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy

It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben. But a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie's obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig, his wife, Kate, and the couple's two daughters. As the excursion wears on, the Ripleys find themselves at odds with the stuffy Craig family.

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Directors
Howard Deutch
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 24,000,000
Revenue
USD 43,455,230

Top Cast

Dan AykroydDan AykroydRoman Craig
John CandyJohn CandyChet Ripley
Stephanie FaracyStephanie FaracyConnie Ripley
Annette BeningAnnette BeningKate Craig
Chris YoungChris YoungBuck Ripley
Lucy DeakinsLucy DeakinsCammie
Robert ProskyRobert ProskyWally
Ian GiattiIan GiattiBen Ripley
Hilary GordonHilary GordonCara Craig
Rebecca GordonRebecca GordonMara Craig
Zoaunne LeRoyZoaunne LeRoyJuanita
Nancy LenehanNancy LenehanWaitress
John BloomJimbo
Lewis ArquetteLewis ArquetteHerm
Britt LeachBritt LeachReg
Cliff BemisCliff BemisBoat Yard Owner
Paul HansenHot Dog Vendor
Debra Lee OrtegaDancing Biker Girl
Sierra SomervilleGirl in Arcade
Christine SpiottaWoman in Crowd

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