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The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

The wildlife is wild, but his brother-in-law in unbearable.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Outdoors
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1988-06-17
  • Runtime: 91 minutes
  • Rating: 6.452/10 (553 votes)
  • Budget: $24,000,000
  • Revenue: $43,455,230
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0878
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

as Roman Craig

John Candy

John Candy

as Chet Ripley

Stephanie Faracy

Stephanie Faracy

as Connie Ripley

Annette Bening

Annette Bening

as Kate Craig

Chris Young

Chris Young

as Buck Ripley

Lucy Deakins

Lucy Deakins

as Cammie

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

as Wally

Ian Giatti

Ian Giatti

as Ben Ripley

Hilary Gordon

Hilary Gordon

as Cara Craig

Rebecca Gordon

Rebecca Gordon

as Mara Craig

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Trailers & Clips

The Great Outdoors - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Outdoors?

The Great Outdoors is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1988-06-17.

Who are the main actors in The Great Outdoors?

The main cast includes Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening, Chris Young, .

Where can I watch The Great Outdoors online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Outdoors is available.

Is The Great Outdoors based on a true story?

The wildlife is wild, but his brother-in-law in unbearable.

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Outdoors?

The Great Outdoors has an IMDb rating of 6.452/10 based on 553 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Outdoors?

The movie had a production budget of $24,000,000 and earned $43,455,230 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Outdoors?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Hughes Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Outdoors filmed?

The Great Outdoors was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great Outdoors?

The total runtime of The Great Outdoors is 91 minutes.

Is The Great Outdoors suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great Outdoors?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Outdoors.

Does The Great Outdoors have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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