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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962)

"Jimmy Takes A Vacation... You Have All The Fun!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 80% (RT: 80%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyComedy

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Director
Henry Koster
Runtime
1h 56m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (93 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Cast
James Stewart as Roger Hobbs
Maureen O'Hara as Peggy Hobbs
Fabian as Joe Carmody
Lauri Peters as Katey Hobbs
Lili Gentle as Janie Grant
John Saxon as Byron Grant
Marie Wilson as Emily Turner
John McGiver as Martin Turner
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is a 1962 family, comedy film directed by Henry Koster. 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. The film has been rated by 93 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a family film, Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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