Ranker FilmList RulesFilms about vacations, family trips, and time off from school. Vote up the best vacation movies.
There’s nothing better than the holidays or summer break when we can finally break away from our normal, boring schedule and head off on an amazing trip! Family vacations and other trips are some of the most memorable times in our lives. It’s no wonder so many movies have been made about vacation stories. What are the best movies about vacations? Vote for the vacation films you think are the best below and see what comes out on top!
The movies featured on this list all center around a vacation in one way or another, from the worst family trips people have ever taken to some truly miserable, but hilarious, bachelor party trips. This list features some very inspirational, sweet films and some very funny, comedy based movies. There's a vacation for everyone!
This list ranks the best movies about vacations including, Jaws, Weekend at Bernie’s, Taking Woodstock, Dazed and Confused, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Beach, Grown Ups, The Seven Year Itch, The Hangover, RV, Meatballs, Adventureland, The Trip, and Little Miss Sunshine. Vote up the best vacation movies below or add one you love that isn't already on the list.
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9125National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chevy ChaseReleased: 1989
Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 Christmas comedy film directed by Jeremiah S.... more
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9428National Lampoon’s Vacation
Chevy Chase, Christie BrinkleyReleased: 1983
Directed by: Harold Ramis
National Lampoon's Vacation, sometimes referred to as Vacation, is a 1983 Technicolor comedy... more3
5624National Lampoon's European Vacation
Chevy Chase, Anthony Michael HallReleased: 1985
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
European Vacation is a 1985 comedy film. The second film in National Lampoon's Vacation film... more4
5424The Great Outdoors
Annette Bening, Dan AykroydReleased: 1988
Directed by: Howard Deutch
The Great Outdoors is a 1988 American comedy film starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy. Annette... more5
5529The Hangover
Mike Tyson, Bradley CooperReleased: 2009
Directed by: Todd Phillips
The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film, co-produced and directed by Todd Phillips and... more6
4721Vegas Vacation
Chevy Chase, Christie BrinkleyReleased: 1997
Directed by: Stephen Kessler
Vegas Vacation is a 1997 comedy film directed by Stephen Kessler. It is the fourth installment... more7
4220Weekend at Bernie's
Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan SilvermanReleased: 1989
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Weekend at Bernie's is a dark comedy film written by Robert Klane and directed by Ted... more8
3111Blended
Drew Barrymore, Adam SandlerReleased: 2014
Directed by: Frank Coraci
Blended is a 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci. After a bad blind... more9
2712City Slickers
Jake Gyllenhaal, Billy CrystalReleased: 1991
Directed by: Ron Underwood
City Slickers is a 1991 American western comedy film directed by Ron Underwood and starring... more10
4433Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Donald Trump, Macaulay CulkinReleased: 1992
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 1992 American Christmas family comedy film written and... more11
3219The Talented Mr. Ripley
Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate BlanchettReleased: 1999
Directed by: Anthony Minghella
The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 American psychological thriller written for the screen and... more12
2313Summer Rental
John Candy, Joey LawrenceReleased: 1985
Directed by: Carl Reiner
Summer Rental is a 1985 comedy film, directed by Carl Reiner and starring John Candy. The... more13
187What About Bob?
Bill Murray, Richard DreyfussReleased: 1991
Directed by: Frank Oz
What About Bob? is a 1991 comedy film directed by Frank Oz, and starring Bill Murray and... more14
1910Grown Ups
Salma Hayek, Adam SandlerReleased: 2010
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Grown Ups is a 2010 American buddy comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, and written by Adam... more15
2620Under the Tuscan Sun
Diane Lane, Sandra OhReleased: 2003
Directed by: Audrey Wells
Under the Tuscan Sun is a 2003 American romantic comedy drama film written, produced, and... more16
2520Road Trip
Amy Smart, Andy DickReleased: 2000
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Road Trip is a 2000 American road-comedy film written by Todd Phillips and Scot Armstrong and... more17
1811RV
Robin Williams, Kristin ChenowethReleased: 2006
Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
RV is a 2006 American road comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, produced by Lucy Fisher... more18
2825Meatballs
Bill Murray, Kristine DeBellReleased: 1979
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Meatballs is a 1979 Canadian comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. It is noted for Bill... more19
2623Little Miss Sunshine
Steve Carell, Bryan CranstonReleased: 2006
Directed by: Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton
Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 American comedy-drama road film and the directorial film debut... more20
125Wine Country
Amy Poehler, Maya RudolphReleased: 2019
Directed by: Amy Poehler
Wine Country is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Amy Poehler. Tensions from the past... more21
92Spider-Man: Far From Home
Tom Holland, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 2019
Directed by: Jon Watts
Spider-Man: Far From Home is a 2019 American superhero film directed by Jon Watts, based on... more22
1717The Endless Summer
Bruce Brown, Miki DoraReleased: 1966
Directed by: Bruce Brown
The Endless Summer is a seminal 1966 surf movie. Filmmaker/narrator Bruce Brown follows two... more23
74Like Father
Kristen Bell, Kelsey GrammerReleased: 2018
Directed by: Lauren Miller Rogen
Like Father is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Lauren Miller Rogen. A workaholic woman... more24
1617Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Scarlett Johansson, Penélope CruzReleased: 2008
Directed by: Woody Allen
Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a 2008 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody... more25
99The Kings of Summer
Alison Brie, Megan MullallyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
The Kings of Summer is a 2013 American comedy film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Three... more
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