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Johnson Family Vacation

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
7.8K
YOUR RATING
Vanessa Williams, Shannon Elizabeth, Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Shad Moss, and Solange in Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
Trailer
Play trailer2:07
1 Video
14 Photos
  • Comedy
Buckle up for the wildest road trip of the year. A comedy adventure about a misfit family trying to survive outrageous obstacles (including each other) on a cross-country trek to their annua... Read allBuckle up for the wildest road trip of the year. A comedy adventure about a misfit family trying to survive outrageous obstacles (including each other) on a cross-country trek to their annual family reunion.Buckle up for the wildest road trip of the year. A comedy adventure about a misfit family trying to survive outrageous obstacles (including each other) on a cross-country trek to their annual family reunion.
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
7.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Christopher Erskin
  • Writers
    • Todd R. Jones
    • Earl Richey Jones
  • Stars
    • Cedric the Entertainer
    • Shannon Elizabeth
    • Shad Moss
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christopher Erskin
  • Writers
    • Todd R. Jones
    • Earl Richey Jones
  • Stars
    • Cedric the Entertainer
    • Shannon Elizabeth
    • Shad Moss
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Johnson Family Vacation
    Trailer 2:07
    Johnson Family Vacation

    Photos14

    "Johnson Family Vacation" -Cedric The Entertainer and Christopher Erskin, Director
    "Johnson Family Vacation" Vanessa L. Williams, Christopher Erskin, Director and Shari Headley
    Still Photographes of "Johnson   Family Vacation" -Steve Harvey, Christopher Erskin, Director and Cedric The Entertainer
    "Johnson Family Vacation" -Bow Wow and Christopher Erskin, Director
    "Johnson Family Vacation" -Christopher Erskin, Director
    Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
    Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
    Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
    Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
    Vanessa Williams, Cedric the Entertainer, Shad Moss, Solange, and Gabby Soleil in Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
    Vanessa Williams, Cedric the Entertainer, Shad Moss, Solange, and Gabby Soleil in Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
    Shad Moss and Solange in Johnson Family Vacation (2004)

    Top cast

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    Cedric the Entertainer
    Cedric the Entertainer
    • Nate Johnsonas Nate Johnson…
    Shannon Elizabeth
    Shannon Elizabeth
    • Chrishelle Rene Boudreauas Chrishelle Rene Boudreau
    Shad Moss
    Shad Moss
    • D.J. Johnsonas D.J. Johnson
    • (as Bow Wow)
    Vanessa Williams
    Vanessa Williams
    • Dorothy Johnsonas Dorothy Johnson
    Solange
    Solange
    • Nikki Johnsonas Nikki Johnson
    • (as Solange Knowles)
    Gabby Soleil
    • Destiny Johnsonas Destiny Johnson
    Steve Harvey
    Steve Harvey
    • Mack Johnsonas Mack Johnson
    Aloma Wright
    Aloma Wright
    • Glorietta Johnsonas Glorietta Johnson
    Shari Headley
    Shari Headley
    • Jacquelineas Jacqueline
    Jennifer Freeman
    Jennifer Freeman
    • Jillas Jill
    Philip Bolden
    Philip Bolden
    • Mack, Jr.as Mack, Jr.
    • (as Philip Daniel Bolden)
    Rodney Perry
    Rodney Perry
    • Cousin Lumpas Cousin Lump
    • (as Rodney B. Perry)
    Christopher B. Duncan
    Christopher B. Duncan
    • Stanas Stan
    Lorna Scott
    Lorna Scott
    • Gladysas Gladys
    Kevin P. Farley
    Kevin P. Farley
    • Stall Guyas Stall Guy
    • (as Kevin Farley)
    Lee Garlington
    Lee Garlington
    • Betty Sueas Betty Sue
    Shane Woodson
    Shane Woodson
    • Angusas Angus
    Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa
    • Navarroas Navarro
    • Director
      • Christopher Erskin
    • Writers
      • Todd R. Jones
      • Earl Richey Jones
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Solange Knowles makes a reference to her sister Beyoncé during a cell phone conversation in her first scene of the movie. Her character's little sister in the movie is named "Destiny," an obvious reference to her sister's former group Destiny's Child.
    • Goofs
      When Stan shows up, as they're leaving, as Dorothy opens her car door you can see a cameraman reflected in the side mirror.
    • Quotes

      Nate Johnson: [DJ sees Nate's griddle and tries to sneakily get a piece, Nate catches him and hits his hand] oh no! don't even think about it

      D.J. Johnson: Dang dad!

      Nate Johnson: [takes the griddle and starts eating it] Man what would i do without my Mike Tyson Griddle, tastes so good it'll bite cha back

    • Alternate versions
      BET broadcasts in the US use the sped-up 25 fps PAL video from a 24 fps film source.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Road/Ninja Assassin/Old Dogs (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Shoulda Known Betta
      Written by Case (as C. Woodard), C. Liggio, J. Dellamedaglia & Ghostface Killah (as D. Coles)

      Performed by Case featuring Ghostface Killah (as Ghostface)

      Courtesy of Def Soul Records

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    Not worth your time
    I expected this film to be bad, and it met my expectations. You can clearly see the effort of the filmmakers and the actors to be funny, but it just comes off as annoying. The jokes are lame. I found it difficult to merely smile. Cedric should stick to stand-up. As for Bow Wow and Solange, who told them that they could act? It's amazing this ever got made. I would have rather spent my time at the library reading up on capital punishment. Obnoxious, unfunny, just a very long headache. Exaggeration to the point of excess (even over-the-top stuff can get too ridiculous), it's just not worth it. Save your money and your dignity. Rent The Kings of Comedy instead, where Cedric shows how funny he really is.
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    • Dec 27, 2005

    FAQ1

    • Chapter Headings, an unofficial version:

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Fox Searchlight (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Відпустка родини Джонсонів
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Hallway Pictures
      • Bird and a Bear Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,203,964
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,375,307
      • Apr 11, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,326,183
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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