Johnson Family Vacation

Johnson Family Vacation is a 2004 American road comedy film directed by Christopher Erskin in his directorial debut. It stars Cedric the Entertainer, Vanessa Williams, Bow Wow, Gabby Soleil, Shannon Elizabeth, Solange Knowles, and Steve Harvey.

The story revolves around the Johnson family going on a road trip to attend a family reunion in Missouri and the numerous hijinks that occur along the way. It marks the feature film debut of Jason Momoa.

The film was released on April 7, 2004, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Nate Johnson and his son, DJ, visit an auto body shop in Los Angeles to pick up the former’s Lincoln Navigator, only to discover that it has been mistakenly upgraded with extravagant features. Despite Nate's objections, they are forced to take the customized SUV because they have a family reunion to attend in Caruthersville, Missouri. On their way home, Nate receives a call from his disapproving mother, Glorietta, who criticizes his marriage to his wife, Dorothy. His older brother, Mack, takes over the call, always trying to one-up Nate by appealing to their mother's material desires.

Upon arriving home, it is revealed that Nate and Dorothy are separated, living in separate houses down the street from each other, along with their daughters, Nikki and Destiny. Nikki is preoccupied with her cell phone, while Destiny struggles to retrieve her belongings for her imaginary dog, Sir Barks-a-Lot. Nate disapproves of Dorothy's studying and brings it up when he sees her bringing schoolwork on the road trip. Just as they are about to leave, a man named Stan Turner arrives, claiming to have a reservation for a date with Dorothy. Nate intervenes, asserting his role as Dorothy's husband and scaring Stan away.

The family sets off on their road trip, but soon after, they encounter a dangerous situation on a stretch of highway, with a semi truck attempting to run them off the road. Nate manages to avoid a collision, but the impact causes their suitcases to spill out of the vehicle. Everyone is visibly shaken, but they eventually find a hotel to rest. Dorothy pretends to be interested in reconciling with Nate, but her true motive is to take a break from the trip.

Tensions arise when Nate stops at an Indian casino, mistakenly thinking it is an Indian reservation. Nikki flirts with an Indian tour guide, causing Nate's disapproval. In response, Nate embarrasses Nikki, leading to an argument where he confiscates her cell phone as a punishment.

While on the road, they pick up a hitchhiker named Christelle, against Dorothy's better judgment. Chrishelle steals from Destiny and inadvertently leaves a drug pipe in the backseat. At Bun World for Destiny's birthday celebration, Chrishelle behaves strangely, frightening the family. They decide to distance themselves from her and continue the journey.