Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
1962, English. Directed by Henry Koster.
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Banker Roger Hobbs wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy, but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey, embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny. When the family is joined by Hobbs' two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 15 June 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $4M
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What Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is based on
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is adapted from a novel.
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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation: quick answers
Is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation on?
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?
If you liked Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation, try Dennis the Menace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, The Bad Guys 2.
Who directed Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) was directed by Henry Koster and stars James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian.
What is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation based on?
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is adapted from a novel.