A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Hans Wagner
- Hans
- (voice)
John Reade
- Casino Security Guard
- (as John C. Reade)
Garry Marshall
- Casino Manager
- (as Garry K. Marshall)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn his autobiography, Garry Marshall, who played the casino manager, wrote that he was initially exasperated by Albert Brooks demanding take after take of their scene in the office. But once he saw the rushes and realized that his frustration made his character funnier, he deferred to Brooks' comic judgment.
- GoofsDuring the final cross-country montage, as they are approaching New York City, the Winnebago drives up the exit ramp from the Lincoln Tunnel with Manhattan visible in the background. That road is taking them away from Manhattan, into New Jersey, not to Manhattan.
- Quotes
David Howard: Shut up Brad! Your song stunk, I hate your suit and I could hurt you!
- SoundtracksLove Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
Written by Quincy Jones (uncredited), Rod Temperton (uncredited), and Merria Ross (uncredited)
Performed by Donna Summer
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Featured review
A wake up call for all Americans!!
Be prepared, Albert Brooks's humor is ULTRA DRY. I found myself loving this flick before I was really old enough to. This movie addresses the reality of the happy couple, born 35+ years ago, now trapped in the Rat Race for the rest of their working days. They work for the owners of their company, for the government paying taxes, and for the bank paying off a mortgage and credit cards. A wake up call for all Americans!!!
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Box office
- Budget
- $4,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,179,000
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $154,877
- Mar 17, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $10,179,000
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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