The Great Outdoors
1988, English. Directed by Howard Deutch.
This is no holiday… this is war!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 651 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 17 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Budget
- $24M
- Box office
- $43M
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The Great Outdoors: quick answers
Is The Great Outdoors worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 651 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Great Outdoors have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Outdoors. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Outdoors parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Outdoors is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Outdoors on?
The Great Outdoors isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Outdoors?
If you liked The Great Outdoors, try National Lampoon's Vacation, Your Sister's Sister, Duplex.
Who directed The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors (1988) was directed by Howard Deutch and stars Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy.