Vacation Friends (2021)
Kernel Score: 77% · 868 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy
Released: 2021-08-27
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Vacation Friends
- Stream: Hulu
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When a straight-laced couple that has fun with a rowdy couple on vacation in Mexico return to the States, they discover that the crazy couple they met in Mexico followed them back home and decide to play tricks on them.
Vacation Friends parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Vacation Friends is an R-rated comedy featuring drug use, drinking, and raunchy partying.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Minimal violence; mostly comedic chaos.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Features drug use and heavy partying/drinking as central comedic elements on a Mexico vacation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Clay Tarver
Cast
- Lil Rel Howery as Marcus
- Yvonne Orji as Emily
- John Cena as Ron
- Meredith Hagner as Kyla
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Vacation Friends FAQ
Is Vacation Friends good?
Vacation Friends has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 868 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Vacation Friends?
In the US you can stream Vacation Friends on Hulu.
Is Vacation Friends OK for kids?
Vacation Friends is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Vacation Friends is an R-rated comedy featuring drug use, drinking, and raunchy partying.
What movies are like Vacation Friends?
If you liked Vacation Friends, try Fire Island, Get Married If You Can and Over Your Dead Body.