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The Great Outdoors
Movie (1988)
It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben. But a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie's obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig, his wife, Kate, and the couple's two daughters. As the excursion wears on, the Ripleys find themselves at odds with the stuffy Craig family.
Movie (1988)
It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley, along with his wife, Connie, and their two kids, Buck and Ben. But a serene weekend of fishing at a Wisconsin lakeside cabin gets crashed by Connie's obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman Craig, his wife, Kate, and the couple's two daughters. As the excursion wears on, the Ripleys find themselves at odds with the stuffy Craig family.
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Sex & Nudity
There is cuddling, sexual repartee, a partial undressing scene, and romantic teen kisses.
Violence & Gore
The movie includes cartoonish slapstick violence, scary dogs, and threatening bears.
Profanity
Frequent mild cursing and potty language are used in the film.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Casual drinking occurs at meals, during leisure, and in a bar, along with smoking.
Frightening Scenes
Scary stories, frightening bear encounters, and children trapped in a well are featured.
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Specific brand products are mentioned and featured.
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Positive messages
The importance of family togetherness and open communication is stressed.
Role models
An admirable father-son relationship and responsible parenting are exhibited by the Ripleys.
Representation
The review notes the Craigs are portrayed as rich, arrogant, self-involved in-laws, while the Ripleys are wholesome, and describes the bears as cartoonish caricatures; it does not assess ethnicity, disability, or other identities.
Learning
Families can discuss how the movie is like a cartoon even though it's a live-action movie made with real people.
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