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"On a family vacation, no one can hear you scream."

2006 1h 39m EN
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5.9
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23%
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33
METACRITIC
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5.6
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★5.9TMDB · 1,847🥫23%Rotten Tomatoes●33Metacritic★5.6IMDB · 65,283
FamilyComedyAdventure
Synopsis
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Climbing aboard their mammoth recreational vehicle for a cross-country road trip to the Colorado Rockies, the Munro family – led by dysfunctional patriarch, Bob – prepares for the adventure of a lifetime. But spending two weeks together in one seriously small space has a way of cramping their style.

“On a family vacation, no one can hear you scream.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Writers
Geoff Rodkey
Languages
English
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, shot by Fred Murphy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kevin Tent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robin Williams and Cheryl Hines and JoJo carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "On a family vacation, no one can hear you scream.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Barry Sonnenfeld directs. Fred Murphy behind the camera. James Newton Howard scores. Kevin Tent cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
  • 2Released 20 years ago.
  • 3International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • 4Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, shot by Fred Murphy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Kevin Tent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Robin Williams and Cheryl Hines and JoJo carry the top of the cast.
  • 8Marketing tagline: "On a family vacation, no one can hear you scream.".
  • 9IMDB entry: tt0449089 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Classified under 11 themes, including "workaholic", "parent child relationship", "camping", "marriage".

The technical file

Cinematography
Fred Murphy
Original score
James Newton Howard
Editing
Kevin Tent
Production design
Michael S. Bolton
Costume design
Mary E. Vogt
Makeup / hair
Donna Bis
VFX supervisor
David Sosalla
Sound
Greg P. Russell
Stunt coordinator
Scott J. Ateah
Runtime
99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$50,000,000
Box office
$87,528,173
Return
175% of budget
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
PG
Rotten Tomatoes
23% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic
33/100
IMDB rating
5.6/10 · 65,283 votes
MPAA
PG

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

Also by

Barry Sonnenfeld

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Columbia Pictures

    Columbia Pictures

    US

  • Relativity Media

    Relativity Media

    US

  • Red Wagon Entertainment

    Red Wagon Entertainment

    US

  • Intermedia Films

    Intermedia Films

    GB

  • IM

    IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions

    DE

Key crew

  • ProducerDouglas Wick
  • EditorKevin Tent
  • First Assistant DirectorChris Soldo
  • Set DesignerJoelle Ciona
  • Unit Production ManagerWarren Carr
  • Hair Department HeadDonna Bis
  • Stunt CoordinatorScott J. Ateah
  • Post Production CoordinatorAnn Gray
  • Music EditorRamiro Belgardt
  • Production CoordinatorBliss McDonald
  • Music SupervisorRandall Poster
  • Stunt CoordinatorOwen Walstrom
  • HairstylistCheri Minns
  • Makeup ArtistCheri Minns
  • Sound SupervisorKevin O'Connell
  • Music EditorThomas S. Drescher
  • Special Effects CoordinatorTony Lazarowich
  • Sound SupervisorGreg P. Russell
  • Unit Production ManagerGraham Place
  • Executive ProducerBobby Cohen
  • Makeup Department HeadKatherine James
  • Set DesignerMartina Javorova
  • Supervising Sound EditorPaul N.J. Ottosson
  • Casting DirectorRonna Kress

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • workaholic
  • parent child relationship
  • camping
  • marriage
  • rocky mountains
  • colorado
  • car crash
  • slapstick comedy
  • family vacation
  • family holiday
  • recreational vehicle

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2006-04-28PG

Also known as

International titles

  • Runaway VacationUS
  • Durdom na kolesahRU
  • ¡Vaya vacaciones!ES
  • RV: Runaway VacationGB
  • Camping-carFR
  • Familj på vägSE
  • 休旅任务CN
  • อาร์วี ซิ่งรถบ้านไปเถิดเถิงTH
  • 房车之旅CN

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