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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

“Jimmy Takes A Vacation... You Have All The Fun!”

★ 6.5(97)19621h 56m

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Henry Koster
Release date: 1962-06-15
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $4,000,000
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation — trailer

About Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is a 1962 movie in the Family and Comedy genres, directed by Henry Koster, starring James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara and Fabian. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 97 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Banker Roger Hobbs wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy, but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey, embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny. When the family is joined by Hobbs' two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace.

Cast

James Stewart

Roger Hobbs

Maureen O'Hara

Peggy Hobbs

Fabian

Joe Carmody

Lauri Peters

Katey Hobbs

Lili Gentle

Janie Grant

John Saxon

Byron Grant

Marie Wilson

Emily Turner

John McGiver

Martin Turner

Reginald Gardiner

Reggie McHugh

Valerie Varda

Marika

Natalie Trundy

Susan Carver

Josh Peine

Stan Carver

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation in United States?+

In United States, Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation on Netflix?+

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?+

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?+

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation stars James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian, Lauri Peters and Lili Gentle.

When did Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation come out?+

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is a 1962 movie directed by Henry Koster.

What genre is Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?+

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation is Family and Comedy film.

Who directed Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation?+

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation was directed by Henry Koster.