Disaster Holiday

2024

Comedy / Family

7
IMDb Rating 4.9/10 10 752 752

workaholic road trip family vacation family trip father daughter relationship father son bond

Plot summary

A workaholic dad, trying to win over his kids, heads to the coast of Durban for a big work meeting — under the guise of a family road trip vacation.

Director

Rethabile Ramaphakela Photo
Rethabile Ramaphakela

Top cast

Jordan Brown Photo
Jordan Brown as Toni
Jonathan Payne Photo
Jonathan Payne as Mr. Van Niekerk
Kayla Middleton Photo
Kayla Middleton as Teddy
Sandile Moloane Photo
Sandile Moloane as Police Officer
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860.73 MB
1280*640
English 2.0
NR
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25 fps
1 hr 33 min
Seeds 13
1.72 GB
1920*960
English 5.1
NR
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25 fps
1 hr 33 min
Seeds 21

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by elilumwow-66013 6 / 10

Remake of the 2006 Robin Williams movie, RV.

Very well done, acting is top notch. Robin Williams premise is reworked a bit as there is no RV only an SUV, but the rest is the same. It's a nice family show however, and his antagonist is wonderfully annoying. The pit falls, too much luggage, bathroom breaks, aggravating siblings, and road hazards are hilarious and well timed. We've all been there! Will he make it to the meeting with a great pitch or be left without a job? His family is unaware of the real reason their plans have been changed from Zanzibar to Durban and he tries to keep everyone in the dark about it. Will his family finally call him Baba instead of by his first name of Joseph? Will they rally around him in the end to provide the support he needs to make his pitch successful? Watch and find out! Enjoy the journey as much as we did!
Reviewed by panta-4 6 / 10

Some light entertainment

I realized while going through my yearly recap that I hadn't watched any African films this year, so I decided to check out this one directed by Rethabile Ramaphakela. I noticed that only two of my Letterboxd friends had seen it, and they both rated it just one star! Still, I was curious enough to give it a shot, and I'm glad I did. "Disaster Holiday" is a South African family road trip movie that mixes humor with family drama pretty well. It's set during what's supposed to be a perfect vacation, but things quickly spiral out of control for this family looking for a chill getaway. While Ramaphakela's direction isn't groundbreaking, it's polished enough to keep you engaged. The script could use a bit more sharpness and wit, but honestly, it wasn't too bad!On the visual side, the film beautifully showcases its South African backdrop, with stunning cinematography that enhances the story. The vibrant scenery really highlights the chaos that unfolds, driving home the film's message about finding happiness even when things go south.Overall, it's a film that offers some light entertainment while also making you think about life's unpredictability and the value of family connections.
Reviewed by d_penn 4 / 10

Was ok

DISASTER HOLIDAY is a South African road-trip comedy movie produced by Netflix. When Joseph, a workaholic father, promises to take his children on an exotic vacation, his plans are thrown into chaos. He must attend a mandatory work meeting on the same weekend as his trip or risk getting fired. Meanwhile, Joseph's ex-wife threatens to take custody of their three children if the vacation goes downhill. Joseph tries to keep the meeting a top secret from his family. Moreover, the family hits many literal and metaphorical roadblocks. Will Joseph be able to keep his family together? The movie has several uplifting messages such as forgiveness, healing wounds of broken families, and a father owning up to his mistakes. However, this story is marred with gross-out humor, mild violence, and road rage. As a result, MOVIEGUIDE ® advises viewers to avoid this "disaster" of a movie.
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