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About the Film

Year

1987

Rating

R

Genre

Comedy

Running Time

93 MIN

Synopsis

Steve Martin and John Candy star in John Hughes’ classic tale of holiday travel gone awry. Neal Page (Martin) is an uptight advertising executive trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving. When his flight is rerouted to Wichita, he reluctantly partners with Del Griffith (Candy), an obnoxious yet loveable salesman. Together, they embark on a cross-country adventure that includes various modes of transportation, hilarious mishaps, and unforgettable rental car shenanigans.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Steve Martin

Neal Page

John Candy

Del Griffith

Kevin Bacon

Taxi racer

Laila Robins

Susan Page

William Windom

Bryant (uncredited)

Michael McKean

State Trooper

Dylan Baker

Owen

Carol Bruce

Joy Page

Olivia Burnette

Marti

Diana Douglas

Peg

About the Crew

Director

John Hughes

Producer

Michael Chinich

Producer

Neil Machlis

Producer

John Hughes

Writer

John F. Hughes

Music Scoring

Ira Newborn