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Summer Rental
John Candy is about to face the most devastating experience known to man—the family vacation.
Genres
Comedy
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$24689704
Runtime
87 min
Release Date
1985-08-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
211
Vote Average
6.104
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
John Candy
Jack Chester
Richard Crenna
Al Pellet
Rip Torn
Scully
Karen Austin
Sandy Chester
Kerri Green
Jennifer Chester
John Larroquette
Don Moore
Joey Lawrence
Bobby Chester
Aubrey Jene
Laurie Chester
Dick Anthony Williams
Dan Gardner
Richard Herd
Angus MacLachlan
Carmine Caridi
Ed
Lois Hamilton
Vicki
Francis X. McCarthy
Hal
Santos Morales
Cortez
Pierrino Mascarino
Maitre D'
Harry Yorku
Pirate Musician
Bob Wells
Stan Greene
Scot Samis
Russ
Tom Blackwell
Gregg
Saundra Dunson-Franks
Mrs. Gardner
Tanzia Franks
Gradner's Daughter
Walter Franks
Gardner's Son
Roger Perkovich
Fat Man
Lisa Anthony
Woman
Elyn Swofford
Boat Rental Agent
Cyndi Vicino
Mother
Yvonne Cook
Daughter
Robert Starr
Thirsty Man
Bill Cordell
Real Estate Agent
Barbara Wells
Race Official
Dolores Starling
Pellet's Wife
Leonard Altobell
Race Official
Marion B. Boswell
Floyd
Jerry Previch
Lifeguard #1
Colin Male
Sailboat Repairman
Christian Chicles
Lifeguard #2
Peggy Shay
Elderly Neighbor
Al Hesse
Father
Sal Biagini
Boyfriend
Tracey May
Volleyball Girl
Robert Stout
Man with Beard
Rob Cleveland
Mickey
Patricia Herd
Photographer at Pier
Carolyn B. Peterson
Phone Lady #1
Tina Burton
Phone Lady #2
Murphy Dunne
Announcer (voice)
Leigh French
Announcer (voice)
Reni Santoni
Announcer (voice)
Jack C. Woods
Regatta Announcer (voice)
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