Packin' It In (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Packin' It In is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, running about 95 minutes. “Valley Girl Molly Ringwald meets the great outdoors.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In quest of a wholesome place to live: at first the Webbers laugh at their neighbors when they leave L.A. for the mountains of Oregon. But when they recognize the same symptoms in their family that made the neighbors leave, they follow them. However their new domicile is a bit more apart from the civilization than expected. Even then it's not a paradise: their neighbors are weird, the next shop is miles away and their house lacks even the most basic comfort. How long will it take until they're packin' it in again?
Who’s in it. Packin' It In stars Richard Benjamin as Gary Webber, Paula Prentiss as Dianne Webber, Tony Roberts as Charlie Baumgarten and Andrea Marcovicci as Rita Baumgarten, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Packin' It In page.
If you liked it. Fans of Packin' It In tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Packin' It In (1983)?
- In US, Packin' It In is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Packin' It In?
- Packin' It In stars Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Tony Roberts, Andrea Marcovicci and Molly Ringwald.
- When was Packin' It In released?
- Packin' It In was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.