The Great Outdoors

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:based_on a story by John Hughes
gptkbp:box_office $43 million
$43.5 million
$43.1 million
#12 in 1988
gptkbp:budget $15 million
$24 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Constance
gptkb:Marlene
gptkb:Kate_Craig
gptkb:Constance_Ripley
gptkb:Chet_Ripley
gptkb:Kate_Ripley
gptkb:The_Bear
gptkb:star
gptkb:Bobby_Ripley
gptkb:Roman_Craig
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Matthew_F._Leonetti
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:John_Hughes
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact cult classic status
Cult classic status
gptkbp:director gptkb:Howard_Deutch
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Michael_A._Stevenson
gptkbp:features gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Chet_Ripley
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:None
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Wisconsin
gptkb:Lake_Arrowhead,_California
gptkbp:follows a family vacation
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkb:family
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Great_Outdoors_2
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:musical
gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:family
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
Blu-ray release in 2010
1990 VHS
DVD release in 2003
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Outdoors
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:National_Lampoon's_Vacation
gptkb:John_Hughes
gptkb:Summer_Rental
gptkb:The_Great_Outdoors_(1988)
gptkbp:influences gptkb:National_Lampoon's_Vacation
gptkbp:inspiration Real-life camping experiences
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
gptkb:Alan_Silvestri
gptkb:James_Newton_Howard
gptkbp:notable_quote " I can't believe I ate the whole thing!"
gptkbp:plot A family vacation goes awry when a man’s obnoxious brother-in-law arrives.
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:rating gptkb:PG
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1988
1988-06-17
June 17, 1988
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1988
gptkbp:runtime 101 minutes
102 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Larry_Levin
gptkbp:sequel The Great Outdoors 2 (unreleased)
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Wisconsin
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Wisconsin
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:The_Great_Outdoors_(soundtrack_album)
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Chris_Young
gptkb:Annette_Bening
gptkb:Dan_Aykroyd
gptkb:John_Candy
gptkb:Stephanie_Faracy
gptkbp:theme gptkb:musical
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:military_conflict
nature
family vacation
gptkbp:trivia The film has been referenced in various other media.
The film's humor is often slapstick.
The film was shot in 1987.
John Candy's last film released in theaters before his death.
The film features several memorable comedic scenes.
Filmed in the summer, but set in the fall.
The film features a real bear.
The film was released on DVD in 2001.
The film has a strong following among camping enthusiasts.
Dan Aykroyd's character is based on his own brother.
The film's title is a play on the phrase 'the great outdoors'.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Hughes
gptkb:C._J._Box
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