Summer Rental
1985, English. Directed by Carl Reiner.
Life is a beach.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 245 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Summer Rental
Summer Rental isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Carl ReinerDirector
- John CandyJack Chester
- Richard CrennaAl Pellet
- Rip TornScully
- Karen AustinSandy Chester
- Kerri GreenJennifer Chester
- John LarroquetteDon Moore
- Joey LawrenceBobby Chester
- Aubrey JeneLaurie Chester
- Dick Anthony WilliamsDan Gardner
- Richard HerdAngus MacLachlan
- Carmine CaridiEd
- Lois HamiltonVicki
Details
- Released
- 9 August 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Reisman, Jeremy Stevens
- Box office
- $25M
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Summer Rental: quick answers
Is Summer Rental worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 245 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Summer Rental?
Summer Rental runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Summer Rental have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Summer Rental. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Summer Rental parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Summer Rental is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Summer Rental on?
Summer Rental isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Summer Rental?
If you liked Summer Rental, try National Lampoon's Vacation, Club Paradise, The Great Outdoors.
Who directed Summer Rental?
Summer Rental (1985) was directed by Carl Reiner and stars John Candy, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn.