Fraternity Vacation (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Fraternity Vacation is a comedy and romance film directed by James Frawley, running about 94 minutes. “Astronomy major Wendell Tvedt has studied galaxies, charted planets and pondered the universe. But in Palm Springs, he'll encounter his first full moon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nerd gains the friendship of two of his frat brothers when his dad offers them his condo for the week in Palm Springs, and also offers the fraternity a hot tub and jacuzzi if they can help his son find a girl. They meet two guys from a rival fraternity, and make a bet on who can nail the Designated Babe first.
Who’s in it. Fraternity Vacation stars Sheree J. Wilson as Ashley Taylor, Cameron Dye as Joe Gillespie, Tim Robbins as Larry "Mother" Tucker and Leigh McCloskey as Charles 'Chas' Lawlor III, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Fraternity Vacation has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fraternity Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fraternity Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fraternity Vacation (1985)?
- In US, Fraternity Vacation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fraternity Vacation worth watching?
- Fraternity Vacation holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fraternity Vacation?
- Fraternity Vacation stars Sheree J. Wilson, Cameron Dye, Tim Robbins, Leigh McCloskey and Amanda Bearse.
- When was Fraternity Vacation released?
- Fraternity Vacation was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.