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So You're Going on a Vacation (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1947, So You're Going on a Vacation is a comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare, running about 11 minutes.

What it’s about. Joe takes his wife on a much-needed vacation, and almost survives.

Who’s in it. So You're Going on a Vacation stars George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes, Art Gilmore as Narrator (voice), Russell Arms as Clerk at Hinkel's (uncredited) and Leonard Bremen as Cheetah the Cherokee Indian Guide (uncredited), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, So You're Going on a Vacation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch So You're Going on a Vacation page.

If you liked it. Fans of So You're Going on a Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch So You're Going on a Vacation (1947)?
In US, So You're Going on a Vacation is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is So You're Going on a Vacation worth watching?
So You're Going on a Vacation holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in So You're Going on a Vacation?
So You're Going on a Vacation stars George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Russell Arms, Leonard Bremen and Jane Harker.
When was So You're Going on a Vacation released?
So You're Going on a Vacation was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.