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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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
Director
Carl Reiner
Tagline
"Life is a beach."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$24,689,704
Production
Paramount Pictures, St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commision, Bernie Brillstein Productions
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