Summer Rental
Life is a beach.
Directed by Carl Reiner
Produced by Paramount Pictures, St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commision
A lighthearted family comedy about an overworked father's chaotic beach vacation that spirals into rivalry and redemption through humor and mishap.
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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Like Summer Rental
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Summer Rental
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Summer Rental, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Summer Rental, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Summer Rental, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
