Jack Chester, an overworked air traffic controller, takes his family on vacation to the beach. Things immediately start to go wrong for the Chesters, and steadily get worse. Jack ends up in a feud with a local yachtsman, and has to race him to regain his pride and family's respect.
Top Cast
John Candy as Jack Chester
Richard Crenna as Al Pellet
Rip Torn as Scully
Karen Austin as Sandy Chester
Kerri Green as Jennifer Chester
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