Package Tour
An anxious first-time traveler becomes entangled in a missing-money mix-up during a chaotic Swedish charter holiday in the Canary Islands.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- nostalgic
- lazy sunday
- christmas viewing
What critics said
Although initially dismissed by Swedish critics for weakening after the journey begins, the film became a hugely popular Swedish comedy classic and a landmark box-office success.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot and ensemble center on a Swedish charter group traveling to the Canary Islands, while the film observes tourist behavior and package-holiday culture.
Stig-Helmer's first trip abroad and fear of flying make his lack of travel sophistication central to the comedy.
The doctor's concealed 50,000 SEK package disappears at the airport, creating the central misunderstanding and pursuit.
The Swedish travelers' Christmas charter holiday in Gran Canaria supplies a visually contrasting resort backdrop for the ensemble farce.
Films like Package Tour, and why
National Lampoon's Vacation
shared fish out of water humor, holiday travel setting, and affectionate satire of tourism
The Inbetweeners Movie
shared culture-clash comedy, vacation mishaps, and ensemble farce
A Fish Called Wanda
shared mass-tourism satire, comic misunderstandings, and warm ensemble tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Lasse Åberg
- Release Date
- 1980-08-22
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (115)
Cast
- Lasse Åberg
- Jon Skolmen
- Lottie Ejebrant
- Kim Anderzon
- Roland Jansson
- Magnus Härenstam
- Ted Åström
- Sven Melander
- Weiron Holmberg
- Margarita Calahorra
Common questions
- What is Package Tour about?
- An anxious first-time traveler becomes entangled in a missing-money mix-up during a chaotic Swedish charter holiday in the Canary Islands.
- What is Package Tour like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Package Tour as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Package Tour violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Package Tour.
- What did critics think of Package Tour?
- Although initially dismissed by Swedish critics for weakening after the journey begins, the film became a hugely popular Swedish comedy classic and a landmark box-office success.
- Which films are like Package Tour?
- Films with a similar feel include National Lampoon's Vacation, The Inbetweeners Movie, and A Fish Called Wanda.
- How long is Package Tour?
- Package Tour runs 107 minutes.
