Classic Funny Road Trip Movies To Enjoy

Who is ready to sit in your favorite spot, pop some buttery popcorn and get ready for some fun and laughs?! At McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram here in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’ve created our very own list of funny road trip movies you’re sure to enjoy! Let us know in the comments which one is your go-to.

Smokey and the Bandit (1977): This is a classic American road-trip movie, starring iconic stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Fields, and the unforgettable Jackie Gleason. Driver Bo “Bandit” Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to make the ultimate beer-run from Texas to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bandit picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). Angry that Carrie will not marry his son, Justice embarks on a high-speed chase after Bandit.

The Blues Brothers (1980): This classic movie is both a road-trip movie, a comedy and a musical, starring the memorable comedy duo John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, who were former original performers from NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Also included in the lineup are some of America’s greatest music legends, like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. After his prison release, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd). Together, they are known as the “Blues Brothers.” Jake and Elwood have to save the orphanage they grew up in by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they’re on “a mission from God” to earn the money by getting their old band back together. Playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police and Illinois Nazis, the brothers take one heck of a car ride to deliver the money on time.

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National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983): Now THIS is one of our favorite family road trip movies to watch! It has it all, from hilarious hi-jinks and to a brilliant movie cast including the phenomenal Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo. Accompanied by their children, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), the Griswolds take a family road trip from Illinois to a California amusement park, dealing along the way with car problems and the death of a family member. From there, it’s madcap action until the credits roll, with some of the funniest scenes ever committed to film. 

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987): This gem is a American road buddy comedy film starring comedy icons Steve Martin and the late John Candy. Easily excitable, control-freak Neal Page (Steve Martin) tries to get home to Chicago for a cozy family Thanksgiving, but his flight gets rerouted to a remote city in Kansas because of a heavy snowstorm. Neal is eventually forced to bunk up with talkative travelling salesman Del Griffith (John Candy), whom he finds extremely annoying. Together they must overcome the tribulations of holiday travel to reach their intended destination and still have their sanity intact.

The Great Outdoors (1988): Starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy, this comedy follows two families as they clash during a vacation in a lakeside resort. While not a road trip movie in the traditional sense of a long journey, their vacation antics and outdoor misadventures capture a similar spirit of family fun and chaos, making it a great pick for a lighthearted movie choice.

From your friends at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bentonville, we hope you enjoy our list of classic funny road trip movies. As always, we will be here and ready to assist you whenever you are ready to purchase a quality vehicle in the near future.  Stop by McLarty Daniel CDJR of Bentonville, and let us assist you in making your future brighter with the right vehicle.  

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