The Great Outdoors
It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben. But a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie's obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig, his wife, Kate, and the couple's two daughters. As the excursion wears on, the Ripleys find themselves at odds with the stuffy Craig family.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix, AMC+, YouTube TV, AMC, and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Great Outdoors
Where can I watch The Great Outdoors in the United States?
The Great Outdoors is available to stream on Netflix, AMC+, YouTube TV, AMC, 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.
Is The Great Outdoors on Netflix?
Yes. The Great Outdoors is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside AMC+, YouTube TV, AMC, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch The Great Outdoors for free?
The Great Outdoors streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors stars Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening, and Chris Young. Howard Deutch is the director.
How long is The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
When did The Great Outdoors come out?
The Great Outdoors was released on June 17, 1988.
Which studio made The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors was produced by Universal Pictures and Hughes Entertainment in the United States.
What was the budget for The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors was made on a budget of $24,000,000.
How much did The Great Outdoors make at the box office?
The Great Outdoors grossed $43,455,230 worldwide, against a budget of $24,000,000.
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.