The Great Outdoors 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray brings back a classic summer comedy built around chaos, clashing personalities and one unforgettable family vacation.

What starts as a peaceful getaway quickly spirals when an uninvited group of relatives shows up at a lakeside resort, turning relaxation into rivalry. Easygoing Chet Ripley (John Candy) finds himself at odds with his loud, scheming brother-in-law Roman Craig (Dan Aykroyd), setting off a series of escalating antics as each tries to outdo the other. From awkward family moments to outright absurd showdowns, the film leans fully into its slapstick energy while capturing the tension of forced togetherness.

Written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, the film pairs sharp comedic timing with a memorable setting, creating a fast-paced and endlessly quotable comedy driven by two perfectly matched leads.

directed by: Howard Deutch
starring: Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening, Chris Young, Ian Michael Giatti, Hilary Gordon, Rebecca Gordon, Robert Prosky, Lucy Deakins
1988 / 90 min / English

The Great Outdoors [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] w/slip

Name: The Great Outdoors [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] w/slip
Brand: Kino Lorber

$47.99

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4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

DISC 1 (4KUHD):

Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
NEW Audio Commentary by Director Howard Deutch, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment's Joe Ramoni
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Paul Anthony Nelson and Lee Zachariah
Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc
Optional English Subtitles

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
NEW Audio Commentary by Director Howard Deutch, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment's Joe Ramoni
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Paul Anthony Nelson and Lee Zachariah
Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
Optional English Subtitles
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