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The Great Outdoors

(6,428)IMDb 6.71 h 30 min1988X-RayPG

Big-hearted Chicago family man Chet has brought his family to a lakeside resort area, and although his wife and kids aren't quite as excited as he is, Chet has high hopes for the vacation.

Directors: CNBC Universal Studios Universal Studios Universal Studios Universal Studios

Starring: Dan Aykroyd John Candy Stephanie Faracy

Genres: Comedy

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: English

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Supporting actors: Annette Bening Chris Young Ian Giatti Hilary Gordon Rebecca Gordonmore…Robert ProskyuniversalUniversal Studios

Studio: NBC Universal

Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

Content advisory: Drug usefoul languagenuditysexual contentviolence

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andrew

Best family movie ever!

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018

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The Great Outdoors has been my favorite "summer family vacation" movie for the last 30 years. I've seen it many times and I always get a laugh. If you grew up taking these cheesy wilderness getaways that always resulted in a little too much togetherness you'll love it. The people giving it one star because it's "inappropriate for kids," or "cheesy and cliched" are just big sticks in the mud. You just don't get movies like this anymore. Nowadays, the only options kids have is either sanitized overly censored crap or filth. No in between. This movie is closer to reality than anything I've seen on screen in decades. At least the reality my friends and family experienced The fact that people can't relate to it goes to show how fractured and damaged the family unit has become in modern America.

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BleachBlondie

GENERATION BORN INTO A WORLD OF LEISURE

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018

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WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT -- CORNBALL FUN AT ITS BEST -- ( America's GenXer's were CREATIVE ) ...BEING SHAPED BY A MULTITUDE OF CRISES -- Lived Through It ALL -- (Aids Epidemic, Urban Decay, Oil Crisis, Chernobyl & Space Shuttle Disasters, War On Drugs) - Amongst many other soul-stirring events... EXCITING TIME PERIOD: World's Fair, Bicentennial, Millennium, Space Exploration …. GenXer's watched development of Home Computer, Video Games, Cable TV, INTERNET ... Basically... Born into a world free from any major WAR, hardship or devastation until the later end.... Arguably, low amount of excessive substance abuse (unlike the 60s). Survivalists'.

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Gonzo the Grape

No more blowing it out your kazoo

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019

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I grew up watching this movie and was happy to upgrade to blu ray. It's a very reasonable price ($7.50 as I write this) and has a classic Great Outdoors picture and the audio and video are presented nicely. Unfortunately there aren't really any special features, but that's probably one of the reasons it's so cheap. I think the movie is funny and I enjoy watching it in the summer time. If you like John Candy and/or Dan Aykroyd then you most likely have seen this or would enjoy this. It's a great 80's movie.

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Movies Are Cinema

Goofiness In The Wilderness Along With A Few Big Laughs And A Lot Of Chuckles.

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018

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Sappy as hell, but with real heart. Aykroyd overplays his part, while Candy is the usual Candy. Interesting film in that this is Annette Bening's first "big" role in film. There are several stories going on at one time, and while they are not stellar, they aim for truth. A few big laughs, but mostly chuckles. Yet I like this flick enough to watch it again. And I did.

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jason

Great Feel Good Family Movie

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018

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I have seen this movie a million times, but I just keep watching it over and over. I think its a nostalgia thing for me because it brings me back to my childhood. I remembering watching it on HBO during a summer I spent with my dad where he took me fishing and camping. So I really can relate to this story. Two dads coming together to make new memories with their kids, re-living their childhood through their kids. More so for Johns character than Aykryods who was their to scam his brother in law. The dislike that John Candys character has for Dan Aykryods is the humor that drives this movie coming to the end where in like every good movie they come together for a good old fashion sappy ending. Oscar performances? No, a great family movie your not embarrassed to watch with your kids yeah!

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Microwaveman

Decent but not perfect transfer.

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017

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Funny classic movie. The video transfer was decent, not mind blowing but one of my all time favorite movies so I had to get it. I think they could have done a better job with video quality for a blue ray, it's a step up from the DVD though, sound was really nice as well voices were loud and clear. If you see a good price pick it up.

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FishTech

Fun movie you can watch again and again.

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017

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The Great Outdoors is one of those movies you can watch over and over again. It's a great comedy movie and this was the first Blu-ray disk I've ever purchased. Since the movie is old it's probably not the best movie to buy on a Blu-ray disk but it does work. It's kind of like watching an old black and white movie on a modern TV. It will show the movie well but it's not going to improve the quality of the original movie. Regardless of the Blu-ray comments we love the movie for what it is and when there is nothing on TV we like this is a good go to movie.

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JustaGuy

Not their best by a long shot

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020

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This is the kind of movie you end up watching at a party at someone's house you don't know well and don't particularly like. Everyone is drinking beer and eating chips and junk in their rec room. No one is talking except to make comments about the babes in the movie.

You can't wait to go home.

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Sean

Excellent show.....must see for anyone who loves comedy.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2018

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Two of the funniest men to grace the screen. Any 80's children will have seen this. Bought for my daddy as part of a christmas gift. Ordered Wednesday night, arrived friday morning. Day before they said. Excellent service.

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Amazon Customer

Not Bluray quality

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2018

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Fantastic film, so funny and showcases the highly talented cast, a real 80s gem, however dont bother with this bluray, just get the DVD. There isnt any special features, not even scene selection, the quality was not of bluray standards, very disappointing.

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DJS

A CLASSIC & GREAT BD TRANSFER.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2015

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If you love John Candy films or any films with the old Saturday night live guys in you'll love this. I got the bluray copy via Amazon, I was a little worried because it said made in Netherlands but no need to worry. Great transfer and sound, looks like it was made yesterday.
Similar comedy to Plains, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck but with Dan Akroid lending excellent support.
A classic.

5 people found this helpful

Dourscot

Spiffing film, terrible transfer quality

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2020

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A cheesy underrated 1980's comedy rescued by Candy and Ackroyd.

Criticism - the transfer to DVD is absoutely terrible (grainy, blacks with artifacts, poor sound).

Claire Holland

A classic film on dvd

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2019

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A classic film. I was happy I could get this on DVD and relive some of the funny scenes

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