The Great Outdoors (1988)
English comedy film directed by Howard Deutch
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m 87 min
- Released
- 17 June 1988
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Great Outdoors has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 17 June 1988. It is directed by Howard Deutch and stars Dan Aykroyd, John Candy and Annette Bening.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Howard Deutch
- Cast
- Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Annette Bening, Robert Prosky, John Bloom, Lewis Arquette, Stephanie Faracy, Bart the Bear, Chris Young, Ian Giatti, Lucy Deakins
- Cinematography
- Ric Waite
- Music
- Thomas Newman
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Production
- Universal Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $24 million
- Set in
- Wisconsin
- Filmed in
- California
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 17 June 1988
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes, or 87 min.
When did The Great Outdoors release?
The Great Outdoors released on 17 June 1988.
Who directed The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors is directed by Howard Deutch.
Who is in the cast of The Great Outdoors?
The cast of The Great Outdoors includes Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Annette Bening, Robert Prosky, John Bloom and Lewis Arquette.
Where can I watch The Great Outdoors online?
The Great Outdoors streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of The Great Outdoors?
The budget of The Great Outdoors is reported as $24 million.
What is The Great Outdoors rated in the US?
The Great Outdoors is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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