Johnson Family Vacation

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Johnson Family Vacation

Wrong turn in Arizona. No brakes in Colorado. Arrested in Kansas. It's the ultimate family trip.
Directed by Christopher Erskin
Produced by Paul Hall
Written by Todd R. Jones, Earl Richey Jones
Starring Cedric the Entertainer
Vanessa L. Williams
Bow Wow
Solange Knowles
Steve Harvey
Gabby Soleil
Shannon Elizabeth
Music by Al Eaton
Editing by John Carter
Release date(s) April 7, 2004
Running time 97 min.
Language English
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Johnson Family Vacation is an American comedy film directed by Christopher Erskin, released on April 7, 2004 by Fox Searchlight Pictures. The plot deals with a family engaged in a road trip, taking them across the country to a family reunion. The movie stars Cedric the Entertainer, Vanessa L. Williams, Bow Wow, Solange Knowles, Steve Harvey, Gabby Soleil,and Shannon Elizabeth.

[edit] Reaction

Reviews were poor for the comedy, earning a 6% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the worst-reviewed movies of 2004. Critics generally thought the movie was a bland rip-off of the popular Chevy Chase Vacation films. [1] One critic went so far as to say that it was the worst film of the year. [2] The film went on to earn a relatively small $25 million USD in its first three weeks of release in the United States. By its closing date, September 9, 2004, the film had grossed over $31 million USD.

[edit] Sequel

  • There is currently a proposed sequel for the film which is expected to be released in 2008.

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