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Where to Watch Summer Rental (1985) (Legally)

Life is a beach.

Aug 9, 1985 US 87 min PG

6.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

231 votes

Comedy

Where can I watch “Summer Rental” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1985), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, with a runtime around 87 minutes.

Top billed names include John Candy, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, Karen Austin.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

rivalry, family vacation, suffering parent, time off, run down house

Official trailer

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Plot

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.