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title: "Johnson Family Vacation"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/johnson-family-vacation-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19084
imdb_id: "tt0359517"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 215
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Johnson Family Vacation (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/johnson-family-vacation-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Johnson Family Vacation
Year: 2004
Genre: Comedy, Family, American road comedy
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1h 37m
Release Date: 04/07/2004 (US)
Director: Christopher Erskin (directorial debut)
Cast: Cedric the Entertainer (dual role), Vanessa Williams, Bow Wow, Gabby Soleil, Shannon Elizabeth, Solange Knowles, Steve Harvey, Solange.
Plot: Nate Johnson, a Los Angeles man estranged from his wife and three children, decides to reconnect with his family by taking them with him on a road trip to Missouri for a big family reunion.
Rotten Tomatoes Scores: 6% Tomatometer, 44% Popcornmeter.
Content Notes: Sexual content includes nonstop sex jokes (including an erection gag), implied nudity, and talk about having sex. Violence includes car crashes, a man being beat

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christopher Erskin
- **Networks / Studios**: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Hallway Pictures, A Bird and a Bear Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cedric the Entertainer** as *Nate Johnson / Uncle Earl*
- **Vanessa Williams** as *Dorothy Johnson*
- **Solange** as *Nikki Johnson*
- **Shad Moss** as *D.J. Johnson*
- **Gabby Soleil** as *Destiny Johnson*
- **Shannon Elizabeth** as *Chrishelle Rene Boudreau*
- **Steve Harvey** as *Mack Johnson*
- **Aloma Wright** as *Glorietta Johnson*
- **Shari Headley** as *Jacqueline*
- **Jason Momoa** as *Navarro*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Johnson Family Vacation online?
Johnson Family Vacation is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Johnson Family Vacation worth watching?
Johnson Family Vacation holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 215 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Johnson Family Vacation and when was it released?
Johnson Family Vacation is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Johnson Family Vacation?
Johnson Family Vacation was directed by Christopher Erskin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Johnson Family Vacation — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19084)
- [Johnson Family Vacation (2004) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0359517/fullcredits/)
- [Johnson Family Vacation - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Family_Vacation)
- [Johnson Family Vacation](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Johnson Family Vacation (2004) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19084-johnson-family-vacation/cast)
- [Johnson Family Vacation - Parents' Guide & Movie Review](https://www.commonsensemedia.org/)

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