RV
Across the country the Munro family climbs into a massive recreational vehicle for a two week trip to the Colorado Rockies. Bob Munro, a well meaning but restless patriarch, hopes the trip will bring everyone closer. But sharing a tiny space forces the clan into constant compromises and comic... Read more
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About RV
Across the country the Munro family climbs into a massive recreational vehicle for a two week trip to the Colorado Rockies. Bob Munro, a well meaning but restless patriarch, hopes the trip will bring everyone closer. But sharing a tiny space forces the clan into constant compromises and comic clashes. From cramped quarters to malfunctioning gadgets and chaotic road side stops, the voyage becomes a test of patience, teamwork, and tolerance. The movie centers on family dynamics, misadventures, and the stubborn love that keeps the group moving toward a possible harmony, even as plans go awry. Along the way, the family encounters noisy campsites, gadget glitches, and a string of comic misunderstandings that test their teamwork and patience.
Released in 2006, RV was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld with a screenplay by Geoff Rodkey, featuring Robin Williams in the lead alongside Cheryl Hines and Josh Hutcherson. The production emphasizes practical gags in a cramped mobile setting.
RV sits among late 2000s family road trip comedies that mix mess and heart. It leans on Williams's improvisational energy to keep the energy high while allowing a messy family portrait to unfold. The film's mobile stage turns the house into a character, inviting viewers to laugh at the chaos as the Munros discover ways to trust one another.
Critics offered mixed reviews, praising the cast chemistry but calling the humor predictable. The movie wrestles with core themes of forgiveness, patience, and the gap between fantasy travel and real family life. It suggests that true connection can survive even the most claustrophobic discomfort when patience, humor, and a little stubborn love hold the wheel.
Box office specifics are not provided in the available data. This note is to focus on the film rather than its financial results, highlighting performances, direction, and audience experience instead. The note also acknowledges that the comedy is aimed at families looking for light entertainment rather than a prestige title.
Details
- Release Date
- April 28, 2006
- User Ratings
- 1,758 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Family, Comedy, Adventure
Official Trailer
Cast
Robin Williams
Bob Munro
Cheryl Hines
Jamie Munro
JoJo
Cassie Munro
Josh Hutcherson
Carl Munro
Jeff Daniels
Travis Gornicke
Kristin Chenoweth
Mary Jo Gornicke
Hunter Parrish
Earl Gornicke
Chloe Sonnenfeld
Moon Gornicke
Alex Ferris
Billy Gornicke
Will Arnett
Todd Mallory
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Written by: Geoff Rodkey