We Need a Vacation (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 2002, We Need a Vacation is a comedy and drama film directed by Didier Bivel, running about 86 minutes. “Charming and Refreshing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is the end of the school year for the children of a dormitory town. Most of them leave the place for a vacation with their parents but not Lucien and Adama whose parents can't afford the expense. While the big brothers of the housing estate are busy breaking the law Lulu and Adama manage to sneak into their neighbors' trailer. The two stowaways are elated until they reach their destination: a nudist camp...!
Who’s in it. We Need a Vacation stars Ibrahim Koma as Adama, Nabil El Bouhairi as José, Aymen Saïdi as Lucien and Thomas Pitiot as L'animateur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, We Need a Vacation has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Need a Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Need a Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Need a Vacation (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Need a Vacation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Need a Vacation worth watching?
- We Need a Vacation holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We Need a Vacation?
- We Need a Vacation stars Ibrahim Koma, Nabil El Bouhairi, Aymen Saïdi, Thomas Pitiot and Rochelle Redfield.
- When was We Need a Vacation released?
- We Need a Vacation was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.