Fraternity Vacation 1985
“Astronomy major Wendell Tvedt has studied galaxies, charted planets and pondered the universe. But in Palm Springs, he'll encounter his first full moon.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- James Frawley
- Network
- New World Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Fraternity Vacation?
Topic: Film "Fraternity Vacation" (1985). Goal: 150-190 word factual overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 4, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- New World Pictures
- Revenue
- $3,333,306
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 75 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- New World Pictures
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Overview
Topic: Film "Fraternity Vacation" (1985).
Goal: 150-190 word factual overview.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullets).
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Fraternity Vacation
Year: 1985
Release Date: 12/04/1985 (US)
Genre: Comedy and Romance
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 34m
Plot (Synopsis): A nerd gains the friendship of two frat brothers when his dad offers them his condo for the week in Palm Springs. The dad offers the fraternity a hot tub and jacuzzi if they help his son find a girl. They meet two guys from a rival fraternity and make a bet on who can nail the Designated Babe first.
Character/Detail (Source 1): Astronomy major Wendell Tvedt has studied galaxies, charted planets and pondered the universe.
Source 2: Mentions Howard Kazanjian (American film producer) but the text snippet about "David, his son" and "negotiated Harr" seems disconnected or incomplete regarding the specific film's production details in a way that's useful for a general overview
Should you watch it?
“A nerdy astronomy major and his fraternity brothers head to Palm Springs for a high-stakes dating bet.”
- Features a comedic bet between rival fraternity members trying to win over the designated babe first
- Includes a classic setup involving a father offering a Palm Springs condo, a hot tub, and a jacuzzi
- Explores the blossoming friendship between a nerdy astronomy major and his frat brothers
- It is a comedy and romance from 1985 that may not appeal to viewers seeking modern comedic sensibilities.
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1980s college comedies involving fraternity rivalries and spring break road trips.
This is a comedy and romance film featuring lighthearted college humor and a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
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Is Fraternity Vacation worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 1980s romantic comedies centered around fraternity bets and Palm Springs vacations.
What is the runtime of Fraternity Vacation?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
What is the central plot of Fraternity Vacation?
A nerdy astronomy major is helped by his frat brothers in finding a girl during a Palm Springs trip in exchange for a condo, hot tub, and jacuzzi.
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