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RV (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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RV is a 2006 adventure comedy directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines and Kristin Chenoweth. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $87.5 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$87.5M
Metascore
33
budget
$50M
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RV (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Genres
Adventure , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
Budget
$50M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is RV About?

The premise of RV without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seeking to spend more quality time with his family, Bob Munro abandons a planned vacation in Hawaii for an RV trip through Colorado. The spontaneous change of plans doesn't sit well with his wife and kids, leading to comical clashes and unexpected mishaps along the journey. As they navigate the challenges of RV living, the family must learn to reconnect and appreciate the unexpected adventures that arise.

RV Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • family relationships
  • road trip
  • vacation
  • family vacation
  • restroom
  • family business
  • homeschooling
  • fatherhood
  • young girl
  • acronym in title
  • slimehouse
  • dance party ending
+38 more
  • vacation gone wrong
  • road trip adventure
  • road trip comedy
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • dysfunctional family
  • colorado
  • work
  • shopping cart
  • recreational vehicle
  • dog
  • baseball
  • no opening credits
  • highway travel
  • on the road
  • road movie
  • reference to archimedes
  • motor home
  • workaholic
  • corporate ladder
  • business trip
  • sibling rivalry
  • utah
  • trailer camp
  • traffic jam
  • theft
  • singing
  • scatological humor
  • rainstorm
  • raccoon
  • quitting a job
  • pasadena california
  • nevada
  • merger
  • laptop computer
  • lake
  • hitchhiker
  • hiking
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Cast & crew

RV Cast

Robin Williams leads the cast, with Cheryl Hines and Kristin Chenoweth. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

From the director

More from Barry Sonnenfeld

More films directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, best-rated first: Get Shorty, Men in Black, Addams Family Values and The Addams Family.

Full filmography
Ratings

RV Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave RV 33 on Metacritic.

Plot

RV Plot Summary

What happens in RV from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Bob Munro, Robin Williams, is a highly successful beverage company executive based in California, but despite his professional achievements, he faces ongoing struggles within his family. His wife Jamie, played by Cheryl Hines, is materialistic and somewhat self-centered, while their teenage daughter Cassie, who has a sharp tongue, often clashes with her father. Their young son Carl, a teenage weightlifter with a love for hip hop, is lively and curious, but both kids are absorbed in their electronic devices, leaving little room for family conversations or bonding.

Full summary

The whole story of RV, scene by scene

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Box office

RV Box Office & Budget

RV grossed $87.5 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $71.7 million came from the US and Canada and $15.8 million (18%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$87.5M

1.8× its budget

US & Canada
$71.7M
International
$15.8M
Budget
$50M
US & Canada 82% Rest of the world 18%
Videos

RV Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

RV - Trailer
  • Trailer RV (2006) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know RV?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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Cars

Cars in RV

41 cars on screen, including the 2005 Forest River Georgetown and the 1948 Flxible Clipper.

All 41 cars
  • 2005 Forest River Georgetown in RV 2005 Forest River Georgetown Featured role
  • 1948 Flxible Clipper in RV 1948 Flxible Clipper Main role
  • 2003 Volvo XC90 in RV 2003 Volvo XC90 Important role
  • Case IH STX Steiger 435 in RV Case IH STX Steiger 435 Minor role
Details

RV Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Runaway Vacation” and “Durdom na kolesah”.

Also known as
  • Runaway Vacation
  • Durdom na kolesah
  • ¡Vaya vacaciones!
  • RV: Runaway Vacation
  • Camping-car
  • Familj på väg
  • 休旅任务
  • อาร์วี ซิ่งรถบ้านไปเถิดเถิง
  • 房车之旅
  • Die Chaoscamper
  • Vita da camper
  • Çılgın Karavan
+19 more
  • Дурдом на колесах
  • RV: Szalone wakacje na kółkach
  • Rodinná dovolená a jiná neštěstí
  • Rumlis Vakáció
  • Com a Casa às Costas
  • Rulota
  • משפחה על גלגלים
  • Férias no Trailer
  • Беда на колела
  • Лудо летовање
  • 런어웨이 버케이션
  • 休旅任務
  • Rodinná dovolenka a iné nešťastia
  • V.R.
  • Locas Vacaciones Sobre Ruedas
  • Očka, ne ga srat!
  • Gyvenimas ant ratų, გადარეულები ბორბლებზე
  • ครอบครัวทัวร์ทุลักทุเล
  • Quines vacances!

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FAQ

RV FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of RV, each answered in a sentence.

How long is RV?

RV runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was RV released?

RV was released on April 28, 2006.

Who directed RV?

RV was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

More films by Barry Sonnenfeld

Who is in the cast of RV?

RV stars Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines and Kristin Chenoweth.

How much did RV make at the box office?

RV grossed $87.5 million worldwide ($71.7 million domestic, $15.8 million international) on a budget of $50 million.

How is RV rated?

RV has 33 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does RV have a post-credit scene?

No. RV has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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