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.
Movie tag line: "John Candy is about to face the most devastating experience known to man—the family vacation."
Production companies:
Character: Jack Chester
Character: Al Pellet
Character: Scully
Character: Sandy Chester
Character: Jennifer Chester
Character: Don Moore
Character: Bobby Chester
Character: Laurie Chester
Character: Dan Gardner
Character: Angus MacLachlan
Character: Ed
Character: Vicki
Character: Hal
Character: Cortez
Character: Maitre D'
Character: Pirate Musician
Character: Stan Greene
Character: Russ
Character: Gregg
Character: Mrs. Gardner
Character: Gradner's Daughter
Character: Gardner's Son
Character: Fat Man
Character: Woman
Character: Boat Rental Agent
Character: Mother
Character: Daughter
Character: Thirsty Man
Character: Real Estate Agent
Character: Race Official
Character: Pellet's Wife
Character: Race Official
Character: Floyd
Character: Lifeguard #1
Character: Sailboat Repairman
Character: Lifeguard #2
Character: Elderly Neighbor
Character: Father
Character: Boyfriend
Character: Volleyball Girl
Character: Man with Beard
Character: Mickey
Character: Photographer at Pier
Character: Phone Lady #1
Character: Phone Lady #2
Character: Announcer (voice)
Character: Announcer (voice)
Character: Announcer (voice)
Character: Regatta Announcer (voice)