Where can I watch Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962)?

In US, Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation worth watching?

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation stars James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian, Lauri Peters and Lili Gentle.

When was Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation released?

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.

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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1962, Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is a comedy and family film directed by Henry Koster, running about 116 minutes. “Jimmy Takes A Vacation... You Have All The Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Banker Roger Hobbs wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy, but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey, embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny. 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.

Who’s in it. Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation stars James Stewart as Roger Hobbs, Maureen O'Hara as Peggy Hobbs, Fabian as Joe Carmody and Lauri Peters as Katey Hobbs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962)?: In US, Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation worth watching?: Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?: Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation stars James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian, Lauri Peters and Lili Gentle.
When was Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation released?: Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.