The Great Outdoors 1988
“This is no holiday… this is war!”
What is The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 17, 1988
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Hughes Entertainment
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Great Outdoors is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Hughes Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A peaceful lakeside getaway erupts into family rivalry.”
- Humorous clash of personalities
- Scenic Wisconsin lake setting
- Lighthearted PG comedy
- Predictable family feud humor
- Limited depth due to PG rating
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted family comedy with slapstick rivalry.
The film is a PG‑rated comedy featuring mild family conflict, appropriate for general audiences.
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When was The Great Outdoors released?
It was released in the United States on June 17, 1988.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie carries a PG rating.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.
Who are the main families in the story?
The story follows outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley’s family and his brother‑in‑law Roman Craig’s family.
Where does the film take place?
The vacation takes place at a lakeside cabin in a fictional resort town in northern Wisconsin.
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