Summer Rental
“Life is a beach.”
Synopsis
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.
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Summer Rental Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-27
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Reisman, Jeremy Stevens
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Summer Rental
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.7M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commision, Bernie Brillstein Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Reiner
Mark Reisman, Jeremy Stevens
Alan Silvestri
Ric Waite
Bud Molin
Bernie Brillstein, George Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Reiner
Director
Mark Reisman
Writer
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Bud Molin
Editor
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Peter Wooley
Production Design
George Shapiro
Producer
Jeremy Stevens
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Rental
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What is Summer Rental about?
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.
Who directed Summer Rental?
Summer Rental was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in Summer Rental?
The principal cast of Summer Rental includes John Candy, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, Karen Austin, Kerri Green.
When was Summer Rental released and how long is it?
Summer Rental was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Summer Rental make at the box office?
Summer Rental grossed $24.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Summer Rental?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer Rental was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer Rental?
Summer Rental holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).