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Summer Rental

19851h 27min
Comedy

Directed by Carl Reiner

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.

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Top cast

  • John Candy

    John Candy

    Jack Chester

  • Richard Crenna

    Richard Crenna

    Al Pellet

  • Rip Torn

    Rip Torn

    Scully

  • Karen Austin

    Karen Austin

    Sandy Chester

  • Kerri Green

    Kerri Green

    Jennifer Chester

  • John Larroquette

    John Larroquette

    Don Moore

  • Joey Lawrence

    Joey Lawrence

    Bobby Chester

  • Aubrey Jene

    Laurie Chester

  • Dick Anthony Williams

    Dick Anthony Williams

    Dan Gardner

  • Richard Herd

    Richard Herd

    Angus MacLachlan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Summer Rental online?

As of November 5, 2026, Summer Rental is available to stream on YouTube TV, YouTube Free, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.

Is Summer Rental on Netflix?

No — Summer Rental is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube TV, YouTube Free, and Hoopla instead.

Can I rent or buy Summer Rental online?

Yes. In United States, Summer Rental can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

In which countries can I stream Summer Rental?

As of November 5, 2026, Summer Rental is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, and United States, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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