Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

1962 · 116 min · EN · NR · 6.3 (73 votes)
Dir. Henry Koster · Starring James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian, Lauri Peters, Lili Gentle, John Saxon · Music Johnny Mercer

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FamilyComedy

Banker Roger Hobbs wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy, but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey, embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny. When the family is joined by Hobbs' two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace.

VIBE

A gentle, humorous look at the chaos of a family summer vacation. It's a warm, nostalgic trip filled with relatable domestic squabbles and the quiet yearning for peace amidst the noise. Perfect for a cozy, familiar watch.

lightheartednostalgiccharmingwrysteadyclassic Hollywood comedydomestic dramagentle satirefamily dynamicsmid-century malaisefinding joycommunication
dancingcaliforniabeachbased on novel or booksailinghousesummer vacationfamily vacationbeach househouseguest
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