Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

1962

1h 56m

Comedy

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Banker Roger Hobbs (James Stewart) wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy (Maureen O'Hara), but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey (Lauri Peters), embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny (Michael Burns). When the family is joined by Hobbs' two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace.

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TIME Magazine

Jun 7, 2011

Since there are no recognizable humans in it, Mr. Hobbs is really strictly for the bird watchers.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Mar 26, 2009

This is a fun picture, although it misfires, chiefly in the situation development department.

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Jun 24, 2006

A wholesome family comedy with Stewart and O'Hara as a couple whose quiet vacation becomes a noisy free-for-all for the kids.

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TV Guide

Jun 7, 2011

3/4

Whirlwind direction, witty quips from screenwriter Nunnally Johnson, and the seasoned Stewart's likability ensure that the laughs keep coming in this fun film.

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Oct 9, 2005

3/5

Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Aug 7, 2005

3/5

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Douglas G

@Moviefandrg May 13, 2025

Stewart is too old for this role, and it’s an (well-worn) ok plot.

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ed m

@RT80499164 Jan 20, 2024

Jimmy Stewart & Maureen O'Hara are two of the all time greats, but this movie is weak.

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lanfranco c

@Lanfrancobz Jul 12, 2022

Definitely the Family is all!

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deke p

@RT96675217 Aug 15, 2021

1962! run down shack house on EMERALD BAY, Orange County. GREAT cast. FABIAN! Famous movie, title at least. But dated silly movie, depressing in parts. Never saw all before on TV The Movie Channel 13.3, 8.15.21

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Blobbo X

@Blobbo May 6, 2021

Fun, funny, old fashioned entertainment, suitable for multi-generational viewing. A good movie. (Seen at the show with mom and pop Blob back in the day.)

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Jan 3, 2021

I loved this movie! So funny and simple good humor. I highly recommend it in really thoroughly enjoyed it!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Henry Koster

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James Stewart

Roger Hobbs

Maureen O'Hara

Peggy Hobbs

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Synopsis

Banker Roger Hobbs (James Stewart) wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy (Maureen O'Hara), but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey (Lauri Peters), embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny (Michael Burns). When the family is joined by Hobbs' two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace.

Director: Henry Koster
Screenwriter: Nunnally Johnson
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 56m

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