Summer Rental
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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Streaming now in the United States on AMC+, YouTube TV, Hoopla, and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about Summer Rental
Where can I watch Summer Rental in the United States?
Summer Rental is available to stream on AMC+, YouTube TV, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Summer Rental for free?
Summer Rental streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Summer Rental?
Summer Rental scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Summer Rental?
Summer Rental stars John Candy, Richard Crenna, Rip Torn, Karen Austin, and Kerri Green. Carl Reiner is the director.
How long is Summer Rental?
Summer Rental runs 1h 27m (87 minutes).
When did Summer Rental come out?
Summer Rental was released on August 9, 1985.
Which studio made Summer Rental?
Summer Rental was produced by Paramount Pictures, St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commision, and Bernie Brillstein Productions in the United States.
How much did Summer Rental make at the box office?
Summer Rental grossed $24,689,704 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.