1988 · movie · PG · 1h 31m
The Great Outdoors
This is no holiday… this is war!
Is The Great Outdoors on Netflix?
Yes. The Great Outdoors (1988) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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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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How we got to 66.6
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 26 | none |
The Great Outdoors: common questions
Is The Great Outdoors on Netflix?
Yes. The Great Outdoors (1988) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors (1988) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is The Great Outdoors worth watching?
It scores 66.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What is The Great Outdoors rated?
The Great Outdoors is rated PG in the US.
Who is in The Great Outdoors?
The Great Outdoors stars Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.