Roger Hobbs, a St. Louis-based banker, dictates a letter to his wife Peggy about his true feelings after their family vacation to a central California beach house. He wanted a romantic getaway, but Peggy insisted on a family trip, which included their children and their spouses, as well as extended family. The vacation was a disaster, with disagreements, eccentric visitors, and a rat-infested beach house. Through the experience, Roger learned the true nature of his relationships with his family members.

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
A tranquil beach vacation is shattered when the family patriarch's wife unexpectedly invites their extended family, upending his plans for a peaceful retreat.